Cassette Books 2008 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2009 Adult Fiction Adventure Acts of Faith RC 61893 by Philip Caputo read by John Horton 5 cassettes American Douglas Braithwaite, a former mercenary, starts a charter airline in Africa with partner Wesley Dare. Braithwaite and his multiracial operations manager Fitzhugh Martin become involved in gunrunning during the civil war in Sudan. Meanwhile, missionary Quinette Hardin marries a rebel commander. Violence and strong language. 2005. Any Approaching Enemy: A Novel of the Napoleonic Wars RC 63450 by Jay Worrall read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1798. A squall separates British Captain Charles Edgemont’s frigate Louisa from Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson’s fleet. When Edgemont discovers Napoleon’s plans to invade Egypt, he tracks Nelson and joins the Battle of the Nile. Sequel to Sails on the Horizon (RC 60669). Some violence and some strong language. 2006. Dark Light: A Doc Ford Novel RC 64297 by Randy Wayne White read by Michael Russotto 3 cassettes Florida marine biologist Doc Ford discovers a Nazi war medal in a wrecked vessel dredged up by a recent hurricane. A mysterious acquaintance offers to finance salvage operations of the ship. Doc identifies the vessel as Dark Light and investigates what happened the night it sank in 1944. 2006. Fluke; or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings RC 63266 by Christopher Moore read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes While studying humpbacks off Maui’s coast, biologist Nathan Quinn spots the words “bite me” on a whale’s tail fluke. Afterwards, Nate’s office is ransacked and his research destroyed. Nate and crew—including a flirtatious assistant, a stoned teenage surfer, and Nate’s lesbian ex-wife—begin searching for clues above and below the ocean. Strong language. 2003. Ice Hunt RC 64271 by James Rollins read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes A U.S. research submarine encounters an abandoned World War II-era Russian base beneath the polar ice cap, once the site of human experimentation. As scientists, soldiers, and operatives vie for control, a maniacal Russian commander plots to destroy the world and menacing creatures threaten. Violence and strong language. 2003. Jaws RC 62714 by Peter Benchley read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes (Reissue) A great white shark terrorizes the resort town of Amity, Long Island. Police chief Martin Brody and oceanographer Matt Hooper hunt the killer fish while Brody’s wife lures Hooper for herself. Basis for the 1970s film. Includes 2005 introduction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1974. Man of War RC 63188 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1817. Captain Adam Bolitho, the late Sir Richard Bolitho’s nephew, joins Vice- Admiral Bethune’s command as flag captain of the seventy-four-gun Athena. Bolitho voyages to the West Indies, encountering slave traders and a Portuguese renegade seeking Brazilian independence. Meanwhile, Bolitho’s sweetheart awaits his return in England. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Purity of Blood: The Adventures of Captain Alatriste, Book 2 RC 62618 by Arturo Pérez-Reverte read by John Horton 2 cassettes Madrid, 1623. A desperate father hires swordsman Diego Alatriste to rescue his daughter from a convent run by a lascivious priest threatening to expose the girl’s Jewish heritage. When the mission fails and the Inquisition captures Iñigo, Alatriste’s thirteen-year-old ward, Alatriste must save the boy from execution. Some violence. 1997. Scavenger RC 64245 by David Morrell read by Joe Peck 2 cassettes History professor Adrian Murdock sends Frank Balenger, from Creepers (RC 62011), to find a time capsule—the Sepulcher of Worldly Desires. Meanwhile Frank’s lover Amanda Evert and five others are kidnapped and have only forty hours to solve the mystery of the device. Violence and strong language. 2007. Shantaram RC 63923 by Gregory David Roberts read by Alec Volz 7 cassettes in 2 containers An Australian bank robber escapes from prison and flees under an assumed name to Bombay, India, where he hides in the slums. Aided by tour guide Prabaker, Lindsay becomes part of the city’s Mafia and falls in love with an emotionally damaged young woman, Karla. Violence and strong language. 2003. Sharpe’s Battle: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro, May 1811 RC 63433 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Captain Richard Sharpe is tasked with training the ill-equipped, dubiously loyal household guard turned over to the British by the exiled Spanish king. After his crew is attacked by French general Guy Loup’s troops, Sharpe fights to restore his honor and settle a personal score. Violence and some strong language. 1995. Sharpe’s Fury: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Barrosa, March 1811 RC 63580 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Incriminating love letters from British ambassador Henry Wellesley to his prostitute lover fall into the hands of blackmailers intending to destroy the English-Spanish alliance. Captain Richard Sharpe undertakes a mission to recover the letters while allied forces attempt to break France’s siege of Cádiz. Violence and some strong language. 2006. Sharpe’s Skirmish: Richard Sharpe and the Defense of the Tormes, August 1812 RC 64492 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Captain Richard Sharpe is assigned to guard a commissary officer who restores captured muskets at the small Spanish fort of San Miguel. The French, however, plan a surprise raid. Short story originally included with Sharpe’s Fortress (RC 54861). Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Treasure of Khan: A Dirk Pitt Novel RC 63763 by Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Dirk Pitt, from Black Wind (RC 59292), investigates the disappearance of a survey team he rescued from a freak tsunami in Siberia. Pitt’s findings lead to a murderous Mongolian who hopes to sabotage the global oil market and restore Genghis Khan’s empire. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Waterloo: A Sharpe Novel RC 63567 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes 1815. Napoleon’s French army advances toward Brussels where allied British forces and local aristocrats prepare for a grand ball. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Sharpe attempts to mobilize Wellington’s troops as both sides prepare to meet at Waterloo in a pivotal battle to decide Europe’s fate. Violence and some strong language. 1987. Animals and Wildlife Still Life with Elephant RC 64448 by Judy Reene Singer read by Karen White 2 cassettes After hearing-impaired Neelie Sterling discovers her veterinarian husband Matt has gotten a colleague pregnant, Neelie throws him out. But when Matt goes to Zimbabwe on a mission to treat wounded elephants, Neelie goes along to try to salvage their marriage. Commercial audiobook. 2007. Water for Elephants RC 62718 by Sara Gruen read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes 1931. Veterinary student Jacob Jankowski’s world comes crashing down when his parents die in a car accident. Broke, Jacob joins the circus, falls for Marlena, a married circus star, and cares for animals like Rosie the elephant. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Blindness and Physical Handicaps Accidents of Nature RC 63169 by Harriet McBryde Johnson read by Lindsay Ellison 1 cassette North Carolina, 1970. Seventeen-year-old Jean, who has cerebral palsy, attends Camp Courage, where for the first time she meets other teens with disabilities. Her radical new friend Sara directs an anti-telethon skit and changes Jean’s perceptions of the normal world. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2006. Between, Georgia RC 62771 by Joshilyn Jackson read by Joshilyn Jackson 2 cassettes Sign-language interpreter Nonny was born to a teenaged Crabtree girl but raised by a deaf/blind Frett woman in a small Georgia town. A family feud brings Nonny home, where she makes peace with her family and changes her lifestyle. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. We Are All Welcome Here RC 62748 by Elizabeth Berg read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Tupelo, Mississippi; 1964. Thirteen-year-old Diana, raised by her quadriplegic mother and their African American caretaker Peacie, yearns for freedom. Life changes for all three that summer when a social worker investigates and Peacie’s boyfriend becomes involved in civil rights. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Contemporary The Penelopiad RC 63014 by Margaret Atwood read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Penelope is in Hades recalling the events of her life in this contemporary retelling of the ancient Greek tale of the faithful wife of Odysseus and her twelve hanged maids. 2005. The Savage Detectives RC 64504 by Roberto Bolaño read by Lewis Grenville 5 cassettes 1976. Mexican student Juan García Madero and poets Arturo Belano and Ulises Lima search for literary icon Cesárea Tinajero, who disappeared in the Sonora Desert in the 1920s. The trio is joined by a prostitute fleeing from her pimp. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1998. Family After This RC 63354 by Alice McDermott read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Long Island. Thirty-year-old Mary marries veteran John Keane after World War II. Their four children struggle with the changing times of the 1960s and 1970s—the Vietnam War, unwanted pregnancy, drugs, religious confusion, and other issues that disrupt their parents’ quiet, suburban life. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Between, Georgia RC 62771 by Joshilyn Jackson read by Joshilyn Jackson 2 cassettes Sign-language interpreter Nonny was born to a teenaged Crabtree girl but raised by a deaf/blind Frett woman in a small Georgia town. A family feud brings Nonny home, where she makes peace with her family and changes her lifestyle. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Bitter Grounds RC 63036 by Sandra Benítez read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Saga of three generations of women in El Salvador spanning the years 1932 through 1977. The passions and conflicts of poverty-stricken coffee pickers and wealthy plantation owners are depicted against the harsh background of civil war and uncertainty. 1997. Bro RC 63218 by Robert Newton Peck read by Jeremy Gage 1 cassette Florida, 1933. Witnessing his grandfather’s brutality six years ago left Tug Dockery unable to speak. Now, after his parents’ deaths, the nine-year-old must go live on the grandfather’s cattle ranch. Tug’s beloved brother, Broda, escapes imprisonment to try to rescue Tug. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2004. The Building of Jalna: Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 1 RC 62723 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes (Reissue) 1850s. Philip Whiteoak, an English army officer stationed in India, yearns for the freedom of the New World. He and his Irish wife, Adeline, and infant daughter, Augusta, emigrate to Canada where, after an eventful voyage, they construct a homestead in the Ontario wilderness, calling it Jalna. 1944. Bungalow Two RC 64443 by Danielle Steel read by Michael Boatman 2 cassettes California housewife and freelancer Tanya Harris receives her big break—the chance to write a major Hollywood screenplay. Leaving her family, Tanya heads to the Beverly Hills Hotel and mingles with stars until another surprise opportunity comes along. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2007. The Clearing RC 63223 by Tim Gautreaux read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Louisiana, 1923. Shattered from his WWI experience, Byron Aldridge turns up as constable in the mill town Nimbus. Younger brother Randolph, sent to reclaim Byron, attempts to understand Byron’s pain, control the influence of the Sicilian mob, manage three temperamental women, and survive the harsh swamp environment. Some violence. 2003. Daniel Isn’t Talking RC 63540 by Marti Leimbach read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Londoners Stephen and Melanie Marsh discover their three-year-old son Daniel has autism. Despite Stephen’s reluctance to address the diagnosis, Melanie is determined to teach Daniel to play and speak. Stephen, meanwhile, reconnects with a former flame and Melanie finds herself attracted to autism therapist Andy O’Connor. Some strong language. 2006. The Day before Winter: Bennett’s Island Saga RC 64634 by Elisabeth Ogilvie read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Owen Bennett loses his sternman before the start of the dangerous winter lobster season and seeks a replacement despite his wife’s insistence he retire. Newcomers bring conflict to the tight-knit Maine island community, including two relatives who return hoping to forget past mistakes on the mainland. Some strong language. 1997. Destiny’s Daughters RC 62621 by Donna Hill, Parry “EbonySatin” Brown, and Gwynne Forster read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 2 cassettes A teenager’s newborn triplets are separated when she dies in childbirth. Jamilla is adopted, Leticia is placed in a group home, and Clarissa becomes a ward of the state. All grow up to be financially successful—and finally reunite at age thirty-three. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. A Family Affair RC 64122 by Marcus Major read by John Haag 2 cassettes The extended Moore family faces its share of personal and professional problems, which are compounded when rebellious teenage cousin Jasmine moves in. As the families cope, a secret comes to light that stuns them all. Sequel to Good Peoples (RC 63490). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Family History RC 63237 by Dani Shapiro read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Rachel Jensen’s family unravels after her infant son is injured in the arms of her teenage daughter Kate, who then enters an institution. When Kate becomes the center of a violent episode, Rachel and Ned, now separated, confront the truth behind their daughter’s pain. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. Family Tree RC 63515 by Barbara Delinsky read by Karen White 2 cassettes After interior designer Dana Clarke and her husband Hugh, a lawyer from a prominent New England dynasty, have a baby girl with African American features, Dana searches for the father she never knew. The couple uncovers long-held family secrets and prejudice. 2007. Fire in the Blood RC 64975 by Irène Némirovsky read by Mark Bramhall 1 cassette Rural France before World War II. Solitary, middle-aged Silvio returns to village life after the arrival of a cousin and the revelation of long-hidden secrets. Posthumous novel by the author of Suite Française (RC 62505), who perished in Auschwitz in 1942. Commercial audiobook. 2007. For One More Day RC 63390 by Mitch Albom read by Bob Moore 1 cassette When his mother Pauline dies Charles “Chick” Benetto falls into alcoholism. Chick describes the loss of his job and family and his isolation and depression. After his suicide attempt Pauline’s ghost takes Chick on a tour of her life as a single mother and heals his broken heart. Bestseller. 2006. Full of Grace RC 63167 by Dorothea Benton Frank read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Grace Russo moved to Charleston, South Carolina, to be near her parents living on Hilton Head. They are staunch Italian Catholics and do not approve of Michael, Grace’s live-in Irish, possibly atheist boyfriend. But with Grace anything is possible, even miracles. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Golden Country RC 64036 by Jennifer Gilmore read by Peter Ganim 3 cassettes Three Jewish immigrant families become intertwined during the early and middle twentieth century. Salesman Joseph Brodsky is embarrassed when his brother Solomon becomes a Mafia bootlegger. Seymour Bloom joins Solomon before becoming a Broadway producer, while starlet Frances Verdonik’s husband invents television. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. I Know I’ve Been Changed RC 62724 by ReShonda Tate Billingsley read by Melissa Maxwell 2 cassettes Houston news anchor and talk-show host Rae Rollins is enjoying her hard-earned success and new husband, city councilman Myles Jacobs, when her dysfunctional Arkansas family arrives in town for a reunion. Reluctant to confront painful memories, Rae avoids relatives until Myles’s unexpected betrayal prompts reconciliation with them. 2006. If Morning Ever Comes RC 63647 by Anne Tyler read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes (Reissue) Columbia law student Ben Joe Hawkes rushes home to Sandhill, North Carolina, when he learns that one of his six sisters has left her husband. Restless, Ben Joe renews his acquaintance with the townspeople and spontaneously asks his high school girlfriend to marry him. 1964. Jalna: Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 7 RC 64282 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes (Reissue) Brothers Eden and Piers Whiteoak bring new wives and conflict to their Canadian family home, Jalna. Piers marries the daughter of his half sister’s ex-fiancé, while poet Eden weds New York publishing assistant Alayne Archer. Head-of-household Renny tries to keep the peace but struggles with his own attraction to Alayne. 1927. Just Rewards: Emma Harte Saga, Book 6 RC 62813 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Four of Emma Harte’s great grandchildren carry on the family traditions. Linnet, just married, begins taking the helm of the Harte empire, while Tessa, India, and Evan plan their weddings. Into their midst comes the Hartes’ archenemy Jonathan Ainsley. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Kathleen’s Story: Angels in Pink, Book 1 RC 61723 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Kathleen McKensie tries to balance her summer volunteer work at the hospital with the responsibilities of caring for her mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Kathleen’s friends Holly and Raina also volunteer, and Kathleen falls in love. For senior high readers. 2005. Love Walked In RC 64413 by Marisa de los Santos read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes One day Martin Grace walks into the life of Cornelia Brown, a thirty-one-year-old Philadelphia café manager, and a brief romance follows. When Martin introduces Cornelia to his estranged ten-year-old daughter Clare, whose unstable mother has disappeared, Cornelia’s maternal instincts emerge. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. Mary Wakefield: Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 3 RC 63210 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ernest Whiteoak hires a young Englishwoman as a governess for Philip’s motherless children. When Philip falls in love with her, his mother does all she can to prevent the marriage. 1949. The Memory Keeper’s Daughter RC 63403 by Kim Edwards read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes Kentucky, 1964. Doctor David Henry delivers his own children: a boy, Paul, and Phoebe, a girl with Down syndrome. Telling his wife that the newborn girl has died, he gives Phoebe to nurse Caroline Gill. Over time, David’s family erodes, while Caroline’s family flourishes. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2005. Miss Julia Stands Her Ground RC 63070 by Ann B. Ross read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Miss Julia is happily residing with her new spouse Sam, her late husband’s son Little Lloyd, and his mother Hazel Marie. When Hazel Marie’s busybody uncle Brother Vernon Puckett doubts Little Lloyd’s paternity, Miss Julia sets about gathering DNA evidence to prove it. 2006. Monkey Beach RC 63141 by Eden Robinson read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes The tragedy of losing her brother Jimmy at sea prompts memories of Lisa’s childhood in British Columbia. She remembers haunting visions from the Haisla spirit world and the sorrow she felt at the deaths of her Native American activist uncle, her teenage boyfriend, and her tradition-loving grandmother. Some strong language. 2000. Morning at Jalna: Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 2 RC 62755 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes (Reissue) South Carolina planter Curtis Sinclair, his wife Lucy, and their slaves seek refuge from the Civil War at Jalna, the Canadian home of Philip and Adeline Whiteoak. But the Whiteoaks don’t know that their guests are secretly members of a Confederate resistance movement looking to further the Southern cause. 1960. My Latest Grievance RC 63375 by Elinor Lipman read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes Massachusetts, 1970s. Teenager Frederica Hatch lives on campus at a small women’s college where her parents, David and Aviva, are dormitory houseparents. But newly arrived dorm mother Laura Lee French—David’s first wife—disturbs the peace by befriending Frederica and seducing the school’s married president. Some strong language. 2006. Pomegranate Soup RC 64270 by Marsha Mehran read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes 1986. Three young Aminpour sisters escape the Iranian Revolution and immigrate to Ireland. There they open a Middle Eastern cafe in a small seaside village. Despite the cultural difference, Layla, Marjan, and Bahar charm all the locals except for pub owner Thomas McGuire. Includes recipes. 2005. Raina’s Story: Angels in Pink, Book 2 RC 62765 by Lurlene McDaniel read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Raina, Kathleen, and Holly continue to volunteer at the hospital during the school year. Raina discovers that she’s a perfect bone marrow match for a leukemia patient in Virginia. She also finds out that the sick woman is a sister she didn’t know she had. For senior high readers. 2005. The Ravenscar Dynasty RC 64475 by Barbara Taylor Bradford read by Erik Sandvold 4 cassettes England, 1904. Following the suspicious deaths of his father and other relatives, Edward Deravenel leaves Oxford to take his place in the family business along with his cousin Neville Watkins. The two wrestle for control against their delusional cousin Henry and Henry’s ambitious wife. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Rise and Shine RC 63651 by Anna Quindlen read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes New York City. Television talk-show host Meghan Fitzmaurice endures the disintegration of her family and career after accidentally airing offensive comments about a guest through a live microphone. Meghan retreats in isolation, leaving her social-worker sister Bridget to help her rebuild her life. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The River Wife RC 64456 by Jonis Agee read by Cassandra Campbell 4 cassettes Missouri. In 1930 teenager Hedie arrives with new husband Clement Ducharme at his remote family estate. Hedie discovers nineteenth-century diaries of Ducharme ancestors that recount the exploits of a fur-trapper-turned-river-pirate and an Irish adventuress, among others. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Road RC 63649 by Cormac McCarthy read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes A father and his young son journey south after the destruction of the civilized world. Their survival kit consists of a few blankets, a pistol, a cart of scavenged food, and their love for each other. Their values are tested by occasional encounters with other desperate survivors. Bestseller. 2006. The Saddlemaker’s Wife RC 64482 by Earlene Fowler read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Thirty-five-year-old widow Ruby McGavin travels to her late husband Cole’s ancestral California ranch to scatter his ashes and sell her inherited land. There she discovers previously unknown relatives and is enveloped by their squabbles. Along with brother-in-law Lucas, Ruby uncovers family secrets and a past crime involving Cole. 2006. Shades of Gray RC 62754 by Jacquelin Thomas read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes African American Sela Barnes loses her Caucasian husband of twenty years to illness. Her relationship with his parents deteriorates as they try to gain custody of Sela’s six children. Sela renews her faith in God and with the help of her pastor finds the strength to forgive. 2006. Sisters RC 63495 by Danielle Steel read by Sam Freed 2 cassettes Four siblings pull together during a family crisis. After their mother is tragically killed and sister Annie, an artist, is blinded, supermodel Candy, television producer Tammy, and lawyer Sabrina move into a New York townhouse to grieve and cope. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. 6 Rainier Drive: Cedar Cove, Book 6 RC 63684 by Debbie Macomber read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Cedar Cove, Washington. After the fire in 50 Harbor Street (RC 61163), Seth and Justine Gunderson disagree on how to rebuild their restaurant. As the townspeople search for the arsonist, several navy families face relocation, and some romances fizzle as others ignite. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Upstairs, Downstairs RC 64119 by John Hawkesworth read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes (Reissue) Based on the popular television series, this novel follows the intertwined lives and loves of the upper-class Bellamy family and their loyal servants in Edwardian London as Europe teeters on the brink of World War I. 1971. Wait for Me RC 63543 by An Na read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette Pressured by her nagging mother to get into Harvard, Mina, a young Korean American, steals money from the family dry-cleaning business to escape after high school. Mina falls in love with their Mexican employee, Ysrael, but stays home to protect her deaf little sister. For senior high readers. 2006. The Wapshot Chronicle RC 63314 by John Cheever read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes (Reissue) Follows the fortunes of the Wapshot family of St. Botolphs, a mythical New England seaport. Old captain Leander Wapshot loves his ferryboat, which he keeps losing and regaining. An eccentric aunt wants to give Leander’s sons a fortune—if they marry and produce heirs. Some strong language. National Book Award. 1954. What Matters Most RC 64455 by Luanne Rice read by Ann Marie Lee 3 cassettes Sister Bernadette and Tom Kelly, from Sandcastles (RC 62148), return to Ireland to find the son they gave up. Meanwhile in Dublin, Seamus Sullivan seeks Kathleen Murphy, his childhood friend from St. Augustine’s Children’s Home. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Whiteoak Brothers: Jalna—1923; Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 6 RC 64255 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes (Reissue) Adeline Whiteoak, elderly matriarch of her Canadian family, has reached her ninety- eighth year and her grandson Renny is now head of the household at Jalna. Renny’s half brother Eden nearly bankrupts the family by investing in a fake gold mine, while his other half brother, Piers, begins a controversial romance. 1953. Whiteoak Heritage: Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 5 RC 64056 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes (Reissue) Fortunes of the Whiteoak family of Canada after World War I. Renny returns home to find his one-time love still unforgiving and his brother involved with an older woman. 1940. Young Renny (Jalna—1906): Whiteoak Chronicles, Book 4 RC 64026 by Mazo de la Roche read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes (Reissue) Renny Whiteoak, the head of the Jalna household, is depicted as a boy whose impatience with an Irish cousin creates some amusing incidents for the household. 1935. Fantasy Aerie: Dragon Jousters, Book 4 RC 64181 by Mercedes Lackey read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes With Sanctuary overflowing with Tian and Altan peoples, dragon jouster Kiron and his companions move to Aerie, an abandoned cliff city. Kiron juggles demands of students, dragons, and his lover Aket-ten and faces an evil that may be the work of the long-subdued Magi. Sequel to Sanctuary (RC 60690). 2006. Armageddon’s Children RC 63948 by Terry Brooks read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes In a world ravaged by ecological disasters, plagues, and war, knight of the Word Logan Tom seeks the magical gypsy morph destined to save humanity. Meanwhile, fellow knight Angel Perez undertakes her own mission, and a tribe of youths struggles to survive against demons and mutated once- men. Some violence. 2006. The Assassin King: The Symphony of Ages, Volume 6 RC 64179 by Elizabeth Haydon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes When the dragon Llauron dies, a human council convenes to prepare for a war that could destroy the known world. Meanwhile a demon hunter stalks Firbolg king Achmed, once called the Assassin King. Sequel to Elegy for a Lost Star (RC 59724). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. Black Powder War: The Temeraire Adventures, Book 3 RC 64548 by Naomi Novik read by Simon Vance 2 cassettes Departing China, Captain Laurence and his dragon companion Temeraire receive urgent orders to proceed to Istanbul, obtain three dragon eggs, and escort them to England. The mission eventually leads to a confrontation with Napoleon and a vengeful dragon. Sequel to Throne of Jade (RC 64553). Commercial audiobook. 2006. The Blood Knight: The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Book 3 RC 62881 by Greg Keyes read by Anne Flosnik 4 cassettes Princess Anne attempts to claim her rightful title as the Queen of Crotheny and restore peace to a kingdom devastated by the Briar King’s awakening. But first she must defeat her uncle Robert, a ruthless usurper. Sequel to The Charnel Prince (RC 58991). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Book of Lost Things RC 64674 by John Connolly read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes England, 1930s. Young David, sad and angry over his mother’s death and father’s remarriage, is transported to another realm through a gap in a garden wall. To return home, David undertakes a quest to find a king and the Book of Lost Things, and grows up along the way. Some violence. 2006. The Charwoman’s Shadow RC 62885 by Lord Dunsany read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes (Reissue) Medieval Spain. Ramon Alonzo, apprenticed to a nefarious magician to learn transmutation, meets Anemone, an ugly, old woman who claims she gave his master her shadow in return for immortality and instead became his servant. Ramon Alonzo vows to recover Anemone’s shadow to restore her youth and beauty. 1926. Crossroads RC 63769 edited by Mercedes Lackey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Anthology of sixteen tales set in Mercedes Lackey’s magical realm of Valdemar, where gifted heralds and their horselike companions patrol and protect the ancient kingdom. Includes Larry Dixon’s “Transmutation,” Tanya Huff’s “All the Ages of Man,” Judith Tarr’s “Darkwall’s Lady,” and Lackey’s own “Landscape of the Imagination.” 2005. Crown of Stars: Crown of Stars, Volume 7 RC 62507 by Kate Elliott read by Anne Flosnik 5 cassettes Concluding volume of the series finds Sanglant struggling to legitimize his rulership and his marriage to the sorceress Liath. Meanwhile Ashioi raiders attack the kingdom, Stronghand organizes an army, and Liath faces unexpected enemies on a quest for forbidden magic. Sequel to In the Ruins (RC 62166). Violence. 2006. Dark Moon Defender: The Twelve Houses, Book 3 RC 63768 by Sharon Shinn read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes King’s rider Justin goes undercover as a stableman to infiltrate a convent where religious leader Coralinda Gisseltess leads a murderous campaign against mystics. Justin falls in love with Ellynor, a young novice who conceals magical healing powers—and risks everything to save her. Sequel to The Thirteenth House (RC 62795). 2006. The Dark River: Fourth Realm Trilogy, Book 2 RC 64447 by John Twelve Hawks read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Following The Traveler (RC 60740), Gabriel Corrigan and his Harlequin protector Maya flee New York City for Europe to find Gabriel’s long-lost father—whom Gabriel’s brother Michael orders the Brethren to eradicate. The hunt leads to a remote region of Africa where a treasure lies. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Dream-Maker’s Magic: The Safe-Keepers, Book 3 RC 64145 by Sharon Shinn read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Kellen’s mother insists that Kellen be raised as a boy and therefore sends her to school. Kellen becomes friends with Gryffin, a quick-minded boy who is physically disabled. As their feelings deepen, a new dream-maker is discovered, and Kellen and Gryffin are separated. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Dreams and Visions: Fourteen Flights of Fantasy RC 63789 edited by M. Jerry Weiss and Helen S. Weiss read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Anthology of short fantasy stories about family, love, and revenge by authors including Joan Bauer, Rich Wallace, and Tamora Pierce. In “Dry Spell” a son avenges the death of his mother, a witch. In “Depressing Acres” Mona suspects that an elderly babysitter steals children. For senior high readers. 2006. Empire of Ivory: The Temeraire Adventures, Book 4 RC 64979 by Naomi Novik read by Simon Vance 2 cassettes Following Black Powder War (RC 64548), Captain William Laurence and his dragon Temeraire return to England from Istanbul to discover that an epidemic is killing off the dragon air force. The pair heads to Africa for a cure while hiding from Napoleon and his Chinese dragon, Lien. Commercial audiobook. 2007. Exile’s Return: Conclave of Shadows, Book 3 RC 63086 by Raymond E. Feist read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Kaspar, former Duke of Olasko, struggles in exile among traders and mercenaries. When he inadvertently discovers an otherworldly artifact that could unleash the dire peril threatening Midkemia, he undertakes a strange odyssey to the other side of the world—and home. Sequel to King of Foxes (RC 59570). Some violence. 2005. The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm RC 60897 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Nicola Daval 3 cassettes Anthology of short stories by fantasy writers including Delia Sherman, Holly Black, and Neil Gaiman. In “Screaming for Faeries” a girl reluctantly accepts the faeries’ advice to communicate truthfully with her boyfriend. In “Elvenbrood” a teenager seeks an explanation for his odd new home. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Farewell Summer RC 64141 by Ray Bradbury read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette An army of neighborhood boys—led by thirteen-year-old Douglas Spaulding, from Dandelion Wine (RC 12385)—wages war against elderly men in their town in an attempt to stop time and thwart aging. Their mischievous pranks target crotchety octogenarian Calvin C. Quartermain, who retaliates until curiosity and accession ultimately decide the victor. National Book Award. 2006. Feast of Souls: The Magister Trilogy, Book 1 RC 64351 by C.S. Friedman read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes When Prince Andovan falls ill, the magisters believe one of their own is draining his soulfire. While they seek a cure for him, Andovan sets out to find the enigmatic woman from his dreams who has learned the sorcery of men. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2007. His Majesty’s Dragon: The Temeraire Adventures, Book 1 RC 64445 by Naomi Novik read by Simon Vance 2 cassettes English naval captain Will Laurence discovers a dragon egg aboard a captured French frigate. Once the creature, Temeraire, hatches, Will harnesses it and bonds immediately and irrevocably with it. The pair trains in the art of airborne combat before joining the Aerial Corps to battle Napoleon’s forces. 2006. How Few Remain RC 62919 by Harry Turtledove read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes An alternate U.S. history preceding the Great War series (RC 53761, RC 53762, RC 54700). In 1881, two decades after the South seceded from the Union, the Confederate States of America annexes key Mexican territories, forcing the United States of America to declare another war. Some violence. 1997. Lost Lands of Witch World: Comprising Three against the Witch World, Warlock of the Witch World, and Sorceress of the Witch World RC 64229 by Andre Norton read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes This sequel to The Gates to Witch World (RC 64695) continues the Witch World fantasy series with a second trio of novels and an introduction by Mercedes Lackey. In Three against the Witch World Simon Tregarth, his sorceress wife Lady Jaelithe, and their triplets flee from their embattled homeland. 2004. Magic Street RC 61713 by Orson Scott Card read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes Los Angeles. Thirteen-year-old African American Mack Street slips through a secret house into Fairyland, where time and reality are skewed. Struggling to understand himself and his special powers, Mack engages in a battle between good and evil. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. Master of Dragons: The Dragonvarld Trilogy, Book 3 RC 62357 by Margaret Weis read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes The Parliament of Dragons fears extinction while renegade dragons plot to enslave humanity. Prince Marcus and his twin, Ven, prepare for war as they struggle to restore the balance of power and avenge their mother’s death. Sequel to The Dragon’s Son (RC 59383). Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Oath of Swords: Bahzell Trilogy, Book 1 RC 62879 by David Weber read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Bahzell Bahnakson, a horse stealer of the rage-prone hradani people, severely injures the crown prince of a rival city-state, breaking a fragile truce. Bahzell flees and inadvertently enters the service of the war god Tomanak to recruit fighters against the Dark Gods. Violence and some strong language. 1995. Pet Peeve: Xanth RC 63074 by Piers Anthony read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes While searching for an appropriate abode for an obnoxious bird (the Pet Peeve), Goody Goblin encounters a horde of robots invading Xanth. To repel the intruders, Goody rallies dragons, zombies, centaurs, demons, and elves, among others, and finds an unexpected ally, Gwenny Goblin. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Phantom: The Sword of Truth, Book 10 RC 62905 by Terry Goodkind read by Nick Sullivan 5 cassettes Lord Richard Rahl musters his forces against the invading army of the Imperial Order and continues his desperate search for his beloved wife Kahlan, who, with no memory of her past, is being held captive by evil conjurers. Sequel to Chainfire (RC 59819). Violence and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. A Princess of Roumania RC 63874 by Paul Park read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Teenager Miranda lives with her adoptive parents in Massachusetts, but she has inklings of her early years and relatives in Roumania, an alternate magical world. She returns there, accompanied by friends Peter and Andromeda, to search for her true mother, prisoner of a sinister alchemist. For senior high readers. 2005. Ptolemy’s Gate: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3 RC 63058 by Jonathan Stroud read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Three years after events in The Golem’s Eye (RC 58924), seventeen-year-old magician Nathaniel ranks high in the British government and the djinni Bartimaeus is exhausted from serving him. Their destinies converge once again with Kitty’s as they test the limits of this world. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Ruled Britannia RC 63437 by Harry Turtledove read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes England, 1590s. In this alternate history Queen Isabella of Spain rules England. An associate of deposed Queen Elizabeth recruits William Shakespeare to write a play that will incite a rebellion—a task that could bring Will fame as either a hero or a traitor. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions RC 62930 by Neil Gaiman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Twenty-nine short fantasy and science fiction stories published between 1984 and 1998. In “Chivalry” a woman finds the Holy Grail in a secondhand shop. Also includes “Nicholas Was . . . ,” “Troll Bridge,” “Virus,” “Vampire Sestina,” “Babycakes,” “Murder Mysteries,” and an introduction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998. Somewhere in Time RC 62109 by Richard Matheson read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes California, 1971. Richard Collier, a young writer with a brain tumor, becomes obsessed with nineteenth-century actress Elise McKenna and travels back in time to woo her. Originally published as Bid Time Return. Basis for the film starring Christopher Reeve. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1980. Son of a Witch: Wicked Years, Book 2 RC 61480 by Gregory Maguire read by Celeste Lawson 3 cassettes This sequel to Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (RC 55810) begins ten years after the death of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West. An injured young man, Liir—rumored to be the witch’s son—revives slowly under Candle’s musical ministrations while recollections of his boyhood surface in his mind. For senior high and older readers. 2005. Soul Music: A Novel of Discworld RC 63194 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes When Death goes missing, his sixteen-year-old granddaughter Susan reluctantly leaves school to run the family business. Meanwhile in Ankh-Morpork, aspiring musician Imp—unaware of his scheduled termination—finds some success with a magical guitar. Susan hears his music and decides, problematically, to spare him. For senior high and older readers. 1995. Sourcery: A Novel of Discworld RC 63143 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes As the eighth son of a wizard, young Coin is a sourcerer—a source of magic. Coin claims the title of Unseen University Archchancellor, the official leader of all wizards. The situation threatens to destroy Discworld and only honorary assistant librarian Rincewind can help. For senior high and older readers. 1988. Spirit Gate: Crossroads, Book 1 RC 63658 by Kate Elliott read by Ray Childs 6 cassettes Abandoned by the god-like Guardians, the inhabitants of the Hundred succumb to chaos. Qin commander Anji, his new wife Mai, and his troops cross paths with Joss, an eagle-riding reeve who confronts the gathering shadows to save his land. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Stork Naked: Xanth RC 64008 by Piers Anthony read by Brian Conn 3 cassettes Stymy Stork refuses to deliver Surprise Golem’s baby—because of her youth and the dictates of the Adult Conspiracy—and flees with the child into another reality. Surprise, the two bratty half-demon children she’s babysitting, and the pet peeve—an obnoxious bird—set out to retrieve the infant. For senior high readers. 2006. Sunshine RC 62942 by Robin McKinley read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes A gang of vampires led by evil Beauregard abduct baker Rae “Sunshine” Seddon. Using her magic powers, Sunshine escapes along with vampire and fellow captive Constantine—Beauregard’s archenemy. Human special forces recruit Sunshine to hunt bloodsuckers while she secretly aids Constantine in a plot to overthrow Beauregard. Some violence. 2003. The Tourmaline RC 64427 by Paul Park read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Miranda Popescu, from A Princess of Roumania (RC 63874), travels secretly through Roumania pursuing her destiny as the prophesied white tyger. Miranda’s friends Peter and Andromeda attempt to join her but are constantly thwarted by the evil Baroness Ceausescu and the German elector of Ratisbon. For senior high readers. 2006. Vampireville: Vampire Kisses, Book 3 RC 64473 by Ellen Schreiber read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Teen vampire twins Jagger and Luna try to trick Dullsville soccer star Trevor into bonding with Luna for eternity. Goth girl Raven and her vampire boyfriend Alexander attempt to save Trevor. For senior high readers. 2006. The War God’s Own: Bahzell Trilogy, Book 2 RC 63011 by David Weber read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Bahzell Bahnakson, a horse stealer of the rage-prone hradani people, is the unlikely new champion of the war god Tomanak. Bahzell must prove himself to the human knights of the Order of Tomanak to unite the Empire against the Dark Gods. Sequel to Oath of Swords (RC 62879). Violence. 1998. The White Tyger RC 64407 by Paul Park read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes After magical transportation from contemporary Massachusetts to an alternative eighteenth-century world, Miranda and her friend Peter de Graz are captured by the mad baroness Ceausescu, who wants to steal the political role of white tyger and rule Roumania. Sequel to The Tourmaline (RC 64427). For senior high readers. 2007. Wind Rider’s Oath: Bahzell Trilogy, Book 3 RC 64233 by David Weber read by Michael Scherer 4 cassettes Bahzell Bahnakson, champion of the war god Tomanak, attempts to persuade the Sothoii people to help fight against the Dark Gods. Bahzell joins the elite wind riders and their mystical horse-like coursers, while the Dark Gods plot his demise. Sequel to The War God’s Own (RC 63011). Violence. 2004. Witches Abroad: A Discworld Novel RC 62864 by Terry Pratchett read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Fairy godmother Desiderata dies, leaving her charge in the hands of manipulative Lilith, who is determined to marry the girl to a prince. Reluctant witch foster godmothers Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg, and Magrat Garlick must stop Lilith before her “happy ending” destroys the kingdom. For senior high and older readers. 1991. The Wooden Sea RC 63284 by Jonathan Carroll read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes For small-town police chief Frannie McCabe, the death of his recently adopted three- legged dog is a dubious omen. Frannie’s surreal adventures include a visit from his teenage self, time travel, and extraterrestrials, who inform him that he has just one week to understand his role in the cosmic puzzle. Strong language. 2001. The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection RC 63189 edited by Ellen Datlow and Kelly Link read by Jim Zeiger 8 cassettes in 2 containers Forty selections of short fiction and poetry by Isabel Allende, Jeffrey Ford, Chuck Palahniuk, Geoff Ryman, and others, published in 2005. Editors’ yearly overview of the genre includes sections on graphic novels, anime and manga, music, and the media. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Folklore Chinese Mythology: An Introduction RC 60896 by Anne Birrell read by Victoria Gordon 4 cassettes English translations of some three hundred representative myths from more than one hundred classical Chinese texts. Selections are grouped thematically covering topics such as creation, gods, divine birth, love, heroes, the natural world, and immortality. Includes introduction and explanatory notes analyzing the context and significance of each narrative. 1993. The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa RC 60397 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Over thirty traditional folktales from Zimbabwe and Botswana retold by the author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. Includes stories of talking hyenas, a child made of wax, clever cannibals who get their comeuppance, and a wife who suspects her husband may be a lion in disguise. 1989. General After Dark RC 63753 by Haruki Murakami read by Janet Song 1 cassette Tokyo. At a late-night Denny’s, trombonist Tetsuya reintroduces himself to student Mari, the sister of fashion model Eri. Later, the manager of a “love hotel” approaches Mari to translate for a Chinese prostitute who has been brutalized by a businessman. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. The Baby Merchant RC 64338 by Kit Reed read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Tom Starbird is planning to quit his illicit business of placing “unwanted” children with wealthy clients when he gets one last job: journalist Jake Zorn, who threatens to expose Tom unless Tom finds him a baby. Tom targets pregnant, unwed artist Sasha Egan, but has second thoughts. Strong language. 2006. The Dream Life of Sukhanov RC 62629 by Olga Grushin read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Russia, 1985. The wealthy family life and secure position of art critic Anatoly Pavlovich Sukhanov begin to unravel as bizarre events occur. Memories and dreams assail him, reminding him of the youthful artistic ambitions he gave up for the Soviet Party, as his hold on the present slips. 2005. Elsewhere RC 61391 by Gabrielle Zevin read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes After fifteen-year-old Liz Hall is hit by a taxi and killed, she finds herself in a place called “Elsewhere” that is both like and unlike Earth. There she must adjust to her new status and figure out how to “live.” For junior and senior high readers. 2005. The Emperor’s Children RC 63693 by Claire Messud read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes March to November 2001. College friends Marina, Danielle, and Julius, residents of New York City since the 1990s, are still striving for success. When misfit cousin Bootie comes to work for Marina’s self-important father, their social circle is destabilized. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Five Quarters of the Orange RC 63468 by Joanne Harris read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Elderly and widowed, Framboise Dartigen returns unrecognized to her childhood home in Les Laveuses, France. Memories of World War II occupation, collaboration, and resistance intermingle with family events as Framboise uses her mother’s recipe album to create a menu for a cafe. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Four Guys and Trouble RC 64518 by Marcus Major read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Four Philadelphia fraternity brothers—Colin, Mike, Dexter, and Ibn—look after Erika “Bunches” Truitt, their deceased buddy Trevor’s sister. As Bunches grows up and attends medical school, they advise and protect her while they deal with their own relationships. Then Bunches falls for Mike. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Golfing with God RC 62731 by Roland Merullo read by Peter Jay Fernandez 2 cassettes Golf teacher Herman “Hank” Fins-Winston enjoys his afterlife on heaven’s 8,187 courses when God (sometimes He and sometimes She) recruits Hank to improve God’s putting game. They return to Earth together, where Hank discovers he isn’t teaching God but learning from God—about fear, failure, second chances, and life’s connectedness. 2005. A Heart Divided RC 63594 by Cherie Bennett and Jeff Gottesfeld read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Budding playwright Kate, a high school junior, resents moving from New Jersey to Tennessee. She fights to eliminate her new school’s Confederate flag and rebel mascot, and falls in love with local boy Jack. When tragedy strikes, Kate writes a play describing the events. For senior high readers. 2004. The Impressionist RC 63048 by Hari Kunzru read by Alexander Strain 3 cassettes Satirical, picaresque saga of an Anglo-Indian’s continual self-reinvention on three continents in the 1920s. Pran Nath is cast out of his comfortable childhood home when his real British paternity is disclosed. He embarks on a wanderer’s journey, surviving by his wits and chameleon-like transformations. Violence and descriptions of sex. 2002. Indecision RC 64113 by Benjamin Kunkel read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Twenty-eight-year-old New Yorker Dwight Wilmerding is chronically unable to make up his mind. Dwight tries an experimental drug before visiting his prep school sweetheart Natasha in Ecuador, hoping the treatment will help him decide between Natasha and his current fling, Vaneetha. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The King of Kings County RC 63243 by Whitney Terrell read by Christopher Hurt 3 cassettes Kansas City, 1960s. Young Jack Acheson endures his developer father’s underhanded attempts to build a suburban empire. Jack falls for a rival’s granddaughter, but a fatal accident intervenes. Years later Jack learns the truth about his father’s dealings. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. Learning from Hannah: Secrets for a Life Worth Living RC 63347 by William H. Thomas read by Peter Lavezzoli 1 cassette Married couple Bill and Jude are vacationing in the Caribbean when their boat capsizes. They seek refuge on the unknown island of Kallimos, where Hannah, an older woman, takes care of them and others. The couple learn lessons about land, community, and the roles of elders in society. 1999. Lilith RC 63241 by J.R. Salamanca read by Peter Ganim 3 cassettes After serving in the army, twenty-two-year-old Vincent goes to work at the insane asylum in his small Southern hometown. He is so captivated by Lilith, an intelligent schizophrenic patient, that he puts his love for her above his better judgment. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1961. The Mammoth Cheese RC 63272 by Sheri Holman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Three Chimneys, Virginia, recently gained national attention for an eleven-infant multiple birth that ended sadly. Now in the limelight is Margaret Prickett, a near- bankrupt local cheese-maker. By sending a 1,235-pound cheese wheel to Washington, D.C., to support a pro-farm candidate, the citizens regain their pride and unity. Strong language. 2003. Morningside Heights RC 63334 by Cheryl Mendelson read by Nicola Daval 3 cassettes New York’s Morningside Heights, home of modest intellectuals, is a middle-class neighborhood threatened by gentrification. Longtime residents Charles and Anne Braithwaite and their children may be forced to leave. They contemplate moving to an affordable but lifeless suburb—until some shady business deals come to light. Includes a reader’s guide. 2005. The New Woman: A Staggerford Novel RC 63168 by Jon Hassler read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Eighty-seven-year-old retired teacher Agatha McGee grudgingly moves into the Sunset Senior Apartments and becomes embroiled in intrigue. She searches for valuables mistakenly buried in a coffin and babysits a kidnapped five-year-old girl. Agatha also starts a mental health support group that swells to include many citizens of Staggerford, Minnesota. 2005. The Red Hat Club RC 60263 by Haywood Smith read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes Georgia, Diane, SuSu, Linda, and Teeny have been friends since high school. Once a month they don purple clothes and red hats and meet at Atlanta’s Swan Coach House to discuss the latest gossip. When Diane discovers her husband is cheating on her, they plan revenge. Some strong language. 2003. The Red Queen: A Transcultural Tragicomedy RC 63232 by Margaret Drabble read by Lisette Lecat 3 cassettes Thoughts about an eighteenth-century Korean crown princess consume middle-aged Oxford academic Babs Halliwell after she receives anonymously and reads the princess’s memoir. When Babs visits Seoul, uncanny similarities between herself and the historical figure force her to reexamine her life. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. Rookery Blues RC 64432 by Jon Hassler read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes During the turbulent sixties, five dissimilar professors find a common interest in music. Forming a jazz band, the Icejam Quintet, they try to enliven the small, isolated campus of Rookery State. But outside forces—the Vietnam War, union strife, and love affairs— threaten the harmony of college life. 1995. The Sisterhood of Blackberry Corner RC 64001 by Andrea Smith read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Canaan Creek, South Carolina; 1957. Bonnie Wilder and her church friends help women who give birth to unwanted infants by putting the children up for adoption without government interference. Thirty years later one of the children returns seeking her birth mother. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Some Things I Never Thought I’d Do RC 63215 by Pearl Cleage read by Melissa Maxwell 2 cassettes Just out of rehab and broke, Regina Burns leaves Washington, D.C., for Atlanta, where her late fiancé’s mother, motivational speaker Beth Davis, offers her a consulting job. Regina becomes involved with community activist Blue Hamilton and uncovers Davis family secrets while struggling to regain control of her life. 2003. The Staggerford Murders and The Life and Death of Nancy Clancy’s Nephew RC 64368 by Jon Hassler read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Two novellas. In The Staggerford Murders Minnesota hotel residents investigate the nine-year-old case of Chamber of Commerce head Neddy Nichols’s murder and the disappearance of his wife. In The Life and Death of Nancy Clancy’s Nephew, elderly W.D. Nestor pays a long-overdue visit to his centenarian aunt, Nancy Clancy. 2004. Stonedial RC 63212 by George Konrád read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Itinerant philosopher János Dragomán returns to his hometown of Kandor, in Hungary, and the memories acquired there, including those of the 1956 revolution. He visits old friends—a former lover who bore him a daughter, and his onetime professor whom he will inadvertently murder. Some strong language. 2000. Suttree RC 62713 by Cormac McCarthy read by Michael Kramer 4 cassettes Early 1950s. After serving jail time, young Suttree defies his family’s conventional lifestyle and moves into a ramshackle houseboat on the Tennessee River. Drifting through the seamy side of Knoxville, he encounters whores, thieves, and derelicts but remains emotionally detached. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1979. A Taste of Reality RC 63460 by Kimberla Lawson Roby read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes African American Anise Miller applies for a promotion at her Chicago-area firm but loses to a less-qualified candidate. After Anise discovers her husband is cheating on her with a white woman, Anise herself becomes attracted to an Italian colleague. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. The Testament of Yves Gundron RC 63150 by Emily Barton read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes On an island lost in time, in the village of Mandragora, yeoman farmer Yves Gundron initiates a cycle of change by inventing a harness for his horse. Shortly thereafter Ruth Blum, an anthropologist from Boston, hikes into their midst and stays on with the Gundron family. Some strong language. 2000. Two Days after the Wedding: Ladies of Covington RC 63364 by Joan Medlicott read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes The women of Covington have doubts about their relationships. Grace’s friend Bob moves next door, while Max presses Hannah to set a wedding date. Meanwhile, Amelia takes her photographs to New York for an exhibit. The ladies finally learn to trust their emotions and enjoy life. 2006. The Waters of Kronos RC 64827 by Conrad Richter read by Richard Davidson 1 cassette Semiautobiographical novel in which John Donner journeys to the town of his youth, Unionville, a Pennsylvania Dutch mining town now submerged by the waters of the dammed Kronos River. John’s compulsion to reconnect with his past evokes reflections on the power of memory and familial bonds. National Book Award. 1960. Whitethorn Woods RC 63497 by Maeve Binchy read by various narrators 3 cassettes When residents of Rossmore learn that a new highway will bypass their Irish town and cut through the woods, they argue about the possible effects. Father Flynn wants to preserve the mystical St. Ann’s Well located at the edge of the forest but listens to all opinions. Bestseller. 2006. Gothic Kiss of Darkness RC 63673 by Heather Graham read by Walter Dixon 2 cassettes Following several international occult murders, Bryan MacAllistair—a professor who battles ancient evil—arrives in New Orleans, where he fears a dark cult is gathering. When a body disappears from the morgue, psychologist Jessica Fraser helps Bryan track a vampire. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Ninefold Key RC 62299 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes London, 1848. French refugees Ariana and her family meet Malcolm Blackfriars, a cartographer’s apprentice seeking to break his familial curse and avenge his father’s murder. Ariana joins Malcolm in his quest involving a lost emerald stolen from an Egyptian tomb. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. The Thirteenth Tale RC 63418 by Diane Setterfield read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Cambridge antiquarian bookseller Margaret Lea is hired by legendary author Vida Winter to pen her life story before she dies. At Vida’s decrepit estate out on the Yorkshire moors, Margaret listens to a family history of ghosts, incest, abandoned babies, and other secrets, but wonders, is it true? Bestseller. 2006. Growing Up Boy Proof RC 60400 by Cecil Castellucci read by Graci Ragsdale Miller 1 cassette Hollywood. Nerdy high school senior Victoria Jurgen, called Egg after her favorite science fiction movie character, is a loner. But when Max Carter, a gifted new student, invades her space, she is not as boy-proof as she thought. Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood RC 64188 by Ann Brashares read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Carmen, Lena, Bridget, and Tibby, from Girls in Pants (RC 59737) share the magic blue jeans during the summer after their freshman year in college. The four relish their long friendship while experiencing grown-up dilemmas and romance. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2007. It’s Kind of a Funny Story RC 62633 by Ned Vizzini read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes A tongue-in-cheek account of what leads high-achieving New York teenager Craig Gilner to check himself into a psychiatric hospital and how he comes to terms with depression while staying in the adult ward. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For senior high readers. 2006. Midnight at the Dragon Café RC 64002 by Judy Fong Bates read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes 1957. Su-Jen “Annie” Chou and her mother leave China to help Su-Jen’s elderly father run a restaurant in a small Canadian town. Su-Jen is gradually integrated into the society, while her mother becomes isolated, eventually having an affair that shatters the family. Alex Award. 2005. Ready or Not: An All-American Girl Novel RC 63085 by Meg Cabot read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Now a high school junior, Samantha Madison tries to decide whether she is ready to have sex with her boyfriend, David, who happens to be the U.S. president’s son. Sequel to All-American Girl (RC 55299). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. The Ruins of California RC 62694 by Martha Sherrill read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes 1970s. Inez Garcia Ruin divides her childhood between her mother’s second generation Hispanic world in L.A. and her bohemian father’s society circles in San Francisco. In this permissive lifestyle, Inez and her half brother grow up too fast, until Inez chooses to change. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Historical Fiction Against the Day RC 63890 by Thomas Pynchon read by Annie Wauters 9 cassettes in 2 containers Spanning several continents and the decades from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair through World War I, historical characters—real, imagined, and absurd—pursue life amid corporate greed, political corruption, social upheaval, and overall global uncertainty. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Amalgamation Polka RC 63694 by Stephen Wright read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Mid-1800s. Liberty Fish, sixteen-year-old son of New York abolitionists and grandson of South Carolina slaveholders, joins the Union army. When Liberty’s mother dies, he deserts to find his grandparents’ plantation. Grandfather Asa practices bizarre racial experiments and kidnaps Liberty. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Angels Watching Over Me: Shenandoah Sisters, Book 1 RC 63027 by Michael Phillips read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Shenandoah County, North Carolina; 1860s. When Confederate soldiers murder her family, fifteen-year-old slave Mayme Jukes seeks refuge at Rosewood plantation. She befriends the white owner’s daughter Katie, orphaned by a similar attack. The girls vow to protect each other and Rosewood. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Any Human Heart RC 63240 by William Boyd read by John Horton 3 cassettes Fictional diary of Uruguayan-born writer begins in 1923 with his move to England as a teenager and ends shortly before his death at eighty-five. Spanning the twentieth century, Logan Mountstuart’s life includes stints as a correspondent, novelist, British intelligence agent, and New York art dealer. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. The Black Flower: A Novel of the Civil War RC 63825 by Howard Bahr read by Don Hagan 2 cassettes Franklin, Tennessee; November 1864. Bushrod Carter, a Confederate rifleman, is one of the last of the Mississippi regiment under General John Bell Hood to survive the lengthy war. After a day of carnage, Carter is nursed by Anna Hereford at a field hospital. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. The Boleyn Inheritance RC 63762 by Philippa Gregory read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Following her treachery in The Other Boleyn Girl (RC 58873), Jane Boleyn—Lady Rochford—becomes a lady-in-waiting to two of Henry VIII’s wives, Anne of Cleves and, later, teenager Katherine Howard. The three ladies become involved in court politics and treachery that lead to death. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. The Color of Your Skin Ain’t the Color of Your Heart: Shenandoah Sisters, Book 3 RC 63551 by Michael Phillips read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Shenandoah County, North Carolina; 1860s. Teenage Civil War orphan Katie Clairborne, the daughter of a white plantation owner, and former slave Mayme Jukes work Katie’s plantation. The unlikely friends contend with banks, floodwaters, thieves, and the return of Katie’s long-lost uncle. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Copper Sun RC 63855 by Sharon M. Draper read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Amari is taken from her African village when she is fifteen and sold to a southern plantation owner in America. Amari and Polly, a white indentured servant, risk everything to escape. Violence and descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2006. Cracking India RC 64039 by Bapsi Sidhwa read by Yolande Bavan 2 cassettes 1947. Eight-year-old Lenny worries about events occurring in her affluent region of India. Lenny’s carefree days with her parents and nanny, or ayah, are quickly disappearing as tensions increase among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Parsees. When her ayah is kidnapped, Lenny’s life changes forever. Violence and strong language. 1991. Custer’s Last Stand RC 63917 by Will Henry read by Jack Fox 1 cassette 1868. General Custer leads the Seventh Cavalry on a murderous raid against Black Kettle’s unsuspecting tribe even though a peace treaty is in effect. Years later, at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, warriors Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse take revenge. Based on historical documents. Violence. 1966. Dancing in the Dark RC 63467 by Caryl Phillips read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Fictional portrait of acclaimed Bahamas-born vaudeville entertainer Bert Williams (1874–1922). Alongside partner George Walker, Bert portrays a blackfaced, buffoon stereotype of African Americans. The characterization leads to both success and spiritual devastation for Bert and his wife Lottie. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. Dark Angels RC 64180 by Karleen Koen read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes England, 1670. Alice Verney, a maid of honor to Queen Catherine, suspects that her majesty will be poisoned. She allies herself with Lieutenant Richard Saylor, plots for power, and plans marriage. Prequel to Through a Glass Darkly (RC 23921). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton: Shenandoah Sisters, Book 2 RC 63695 by Michael Phillips read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Shenandoah County, North Carolina; 1860s. Runaway slave Mayme Jukes helps her white friend and fellow orphan Katie Clairborne run Katie’s plantation, Rosewood. Rosewood becomes a haven to others—including Emma, a slave, and motherless Aleta. Both newcomers hide secrets that could endanger them all. For senior high and older readers. 2003. Dream When You’re Feeling Blue RC 63750 by Elizabeth Berg read by Elizabeth Berg 2 cassettes 1940s. Kitty and Louise see their boyfriends off to fight in World War II, while their younger sister Tish has fun dancing and flirting at USO events. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. Dunkirk Crescendo: Zion Covenant, Volume 9 RC 62122 by Bodie Thoene and Brock Thoene read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes 1940. Associated Press journalist Josie Marlow undertakes a dangerous mission that could save the lives of many children. And her friend French colonel Andre Chardon receives a coded message that no one believes. Sequel to Paris Encore (RC 61934). 1994. The Emancipator’s Wife: A Novel of Mary Todd Lincoln RC 63156 by Barbara Hambly read by Martha Harmon Pardee 5 cassettes Fictional portrait of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln (1818–1882). In 1875, ten years after President Lincoln’s death, Mary’s surviving son petitions to have her declared insane. Fighting for her own emancipation, Mary relives her Kentucky childhood, her marriage to Abraham, and his assassination. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. Emma Brown RC 63383 by Clare Boylan and Charlotte Brontë read by Kate Kiley 3 cassettes Deposited mysteriously at a provincial boarding school in mid-Victorian England, Matilda refuses to reveal her true identity and is expelled. When the girl takes flight, sympathetic widow Chalfont and her neighbor Mr. Ellin pursue Matilda to London, hoping to unravel her story. Based on a fragment left by Charlotte Brontë. 2003. Fanny: A Fiction RC 63280 by Edmund White read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes Early nineteenth century. Mrs. Frances Trollope, frequent traveling companion of radical feminist Fanny Wright, relates how the two complicated women, embracing different social values, experience the dramas of France, England, Scotland, and America in the company of men including Thomas Jefferson and Lafayette. 2003. Flashman on the March: From The Flashman Papers, 1867–8 RC 62625 by George MacDonald Fraser read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Adventurer Sir Harry Flashman returns from Mexico after the execution of Emperor Maximilian and joins the British Indian army in the invasion of Abyssinia. Their goal is to rescue the English consul and others held captive by the mad king Theodore. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Fort Pillow RC 63431 by Harry Turtledove read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Historical novel of the controversial Civil War battle at Fort Pillow. On April 12, 1864, Confederate troops storm the western Tennessee Union garrison that is manned by African American and white forces. The Confederates kill many Federal soldiers as they try to escape or surrender. Violence and strong language. 2006. The Fugitive Wife RC 64406 by Peter C. Brown read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes 1900. After her son’s death, Esther Crummey flees her Minnesota farm and volatile husband Leonard and joins a prospecting company headed for Nome, Alaska. Esther befriends foreman Nate Deaton, unaware that Leonard has set out to find her. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Gate of the Sun: Bab al-Shams RC 62856 by Elias Khoury read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes Lebanon, 1948. In the Shatila refugee camp, Dr. Khalil recites stories to a Palestinian freedom fighter to revive him from a coma. The tales reflect ordinary lives torn apart by war, the odyssey of those in exile, and the ordeals of Palestinians remaining in the villages of Galilee. Violence. 1998. The Gilded Chamber: A Novel of Queen Esther RC 62624 by Rebecca Kohn read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Fictionalized portrait of biblical Esther, who, orphaned, goes to live with her cousin Mordechai, an official in the Persian Empire. Concealing her Jewish heritage, she becomes King Xerxes’s concubine, then queen. When Xerxes decrees that Jews be slaughtered, Esther courageously intervenes. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. Half of a Yellow Sun RC 63931 by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes As the Biafran war erupts in 1960s Nigeria, three people are caught up in the turbulence: a thirteen-year-old houseboy, Ugwu; his master’s mistress, Olanna; and Richard, a shy young Englishman. Their ideals and loyalties are tested while they flee from advancing Nigerian troops. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Harmony Silk Factory RC 63719 by Tash Aw read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Chinese businessman Johnny Lim’s rise to power in WWII Malaya unfolds from the perspectives of son Jasper, who labels Johnny a traitor; of Johnny’s unfulfilled wife Snow; and of his English friend Peter, who secretly loved Snow. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Whitbread Award. 2005. Héloïse and Abélard RC 61677 by George Moore read by Laura Giannarelli 4 cassettes Paris, early 1100s. Renowned theologian Peter Abélard is hired to tutor Héloïse, a brilliant teenager, at the home of her guardian, a church official. When their passionate love affair is discovered, vengeance is swift and cruel. Based on historical documents. Reprint of 1925 edition. 1921. Here Be Dragons RC 62909 by Sharon Kay Penman read by George Holmes 7 cassettes in 2 containers (Reissue) Thirteenth century. John, king of England, marries his beloved daughter Joanna to his enemy Llewelyn, prince of Wales, securing an uneasy truce. As the intrigue between Llewelyn and John surges, Joanna must choose between passionate love for her husband and daughterly affection. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1985. The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette RC 64037 by Carolly Erickson read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Fictional journal of Marie Antoinette (1754–1793), in which she describes her childhood as an Austrian archduchess, her marriage to Louis XVI, and her life as queen. Marie records her captivity during the French Revolution and her thoughts from prison as she awaits execution. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. Holy Skirts RC 62616 by René Steinke read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes A fictional account of Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven, who describes her many lovers as her career progresses from cabaret performing in 1904 Berlin to film acting with Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray in Greenwich Village. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. National Book Award finalist. 2005. House of Meetings RC 63863 by Martin Amis read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes An unnamed former prisoner returns to a Siberian gulag decades later as a wealthy, elderly tourist. In a memoir to his American stepdaughter, he recalls the love triangle between himself, his brother Lev, and his brother’s Jewish wife Zoya. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome, Book 1 RC 63427 by Robert Harris read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Rome, 79 B.C. The elderly Tiro, once secretary and slave to the statesman Cicero, records his late master’s early years as an upstart lawyer with humble beginnings. Traces Cicero’s start in Roman politics with his case against Sicily’s corrupt governor, Gaius Verres, and Cicero’s election to consul years later. 2006. Incantation RC 63850 by Alice Hoffman read by Anne Flosnik 1 cassette Spain, 1500. Sixteen-year-old Estrella, raised as a Catholic, learns of her family’s secret Jewish identity. When Estrella is betrayed by her best friend, who is jealous over a boy, the authorities arrest members of Estrella’s family. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Inés of My Soul RC 63696 by Isabel Allende read by Laura Giannarelli 3 cassettes 1580. Doña Inés Suárez chronicles for her daughter the life that made her one of Chile’s heroines. She recounts her early years and marriage in Spain, arrival in Peru, and long affair with conquistador Pedro Valdivia, with whom she conquered Chile and founded Santiago. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. It Wakes in Me RC 63584 by Kathleen O’Neal Gear read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Black Falcon Nation high chieftess Sora, of It Sleeps in Me (RC 61541), faces accusations of multiple murders that threaten to ignite war among rival clans. To save Sora and her people, Sora’s ex-husband Flint takes her to healer Long Lance. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. The Judas Field: A Novel of the Civil War RC 64642 by Howard Bahr read by Fred Major 2 cassettes 1885. Almost twenty years after Cass Wakefield’s return to his Mississippi hometown, he accompanies childhood neighbor Alison Sansing and two army buddies to Franklin, Tennessee, to recover the bodies of Alison’s kinfolk. The veterans relive their wartime traumas and face another tragedy. Strong language and some violence. 2006. The Last Canyon RC 63262 by John Vernon read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes Historical novel depicting John Wesley Powell’s expedition through the Grand Canyon in the summer of 1869. Relates the adventures of the first Anglo-American team to explore the area. Concurrently describes a Shivwits Paiute family above the canyon searching for their daughter, lost to Mormon traders. Some strong language. 2001. The Last Witchfinder RC 63639 by James Morrow read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes England, 1688. After Jennet Stearne’s witch-hunting father condemns her beloved aunt to burn at the stake, Jennet resolves to abolish the 1604 Parliamentary Witchcraft Act. Exiled to the colonies, Jennet lives with Algonquins, woos Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia, and arranges her own trial to scientifically disprove witchcraft. Violence. 2006. The Legacy of Beulah Land RC 62199 by Lonnie Coleman read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes (Reissue) Georgia, 1879–1895. The Kendricks continue farming following the destruction in Look Away, Beulah Land (RC 62198). Fanny gradually takes Sarah’s place as matriarch, and feuding neighbors learn to coexist. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1980. Life Mask RC 63239 by Emma Donoghue read by Patricia Kilgarriff 5 cassettes Late-eighteenth-century England. The lives of actress Eliza Farren, sculptress Anne Damer, and the earl of Derby intersect during great political instability. Marriages and friendships are made and broken as social success, pride, and morality hang in the balance. Some descriptions of sex. 2004. Look Away, Beulah Land RC 62198 by Lonnie Coleman read by Bill Quinn 4 cassettes (Reissue) In this sequel to Beulah Land (RC 62197), the Civil War leaves Georgia devastated. On the Kendrick plantation, Sarah copes with the help of the freed slaves and her grandson. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1977. Lords of the North: The Saxon Stories, Book 3 RC 64166 by Bernard Cornwell read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes A.D. 878. Disenchanted with King Alfred of Wessex, Saxon warrior Uhtred of Bebbanburg heads home to Northumbria to avenge the murder of his adoptive father, the earl Ragnar. Uhtred befriends Guthred, a slave claiming to be a king, who betrays him. Sequel to The Pale Horseman (RC 61917). Violence. 2007. The Lost Diary of Don Juan: An Account of the True Arts of Passion and the Perilous Adventure of Love RC 63757 by Douglas Carlton Abrams read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Abandoned Juan Tenorio, raised by nuns in Spain, loves and worships all women and has an affair with one of the sisters. He keeps a diary of his activities including spying for the Marquis de la Mota, fleeing from the Inquisition, and falling in love. Some descriptions of sex. 2007. Love and Honor RC 63282 by Randall Wallace read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Russia, 1774. Virginia patriot Kieran Selkirk, at the request of Benjamin Franklin, infiltrates the Russian court to head off support for Britain’s response to the American rebellion. Braving rugged terrain, secret assassins, starving wolves, marauding Cossacks, and romantic drama, Selkirk pursues an audience with Catherine the Great. 2004. Manassas: A Novel of the War RC 63949 by Upton Sinclair read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes The author of The Jungle (RC 52961) portrays Allan Montague, a young southerner who, after living in Boston, becomes an abolitionist and joins the Union army. Montague first sees action in the Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861. Introduction by Kent Gramm. Violence. 1904. Mandala RC 63552 by Pearl S. Buck read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes (Reissue) India, 1962. News of their son’s death in a battle with Chinese forces devastates Jagat, the Maharana of Amarpur, and his wife Moti. Jagat travels to confirm the facts and encounters American heiress Brooke Westley. An attraction between East and West leads to romance. 1970. Megiddo’s Shadow RC 63525 by Arthur Slade read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes After the death of his beloved older brother in World War I, sixteen-year-old Edward leaves the Canadian family farm to enlist. Edward is assigned to the cavalry, with his own horse, before being sent to Palestine, where he learns the horror of war. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. The Ministry of Special Cases RC 63749 by Nathan Englander read by Arthur Morey 3 cassettes Kaddish Poznan, a poor Jew in Argentina, takes action when his nineteen-year-old son Pato disappears during the military junta’s “dirty war” in the 1970s. From the author of For the Relief of Unbearable Urges (RC 50583). 2007. The Moon by Night: Cheney and Shiloh; the Inheritance, Book 2 RC 62941 by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes New York, 1869. Dr. Cheney Duvall and Shiloh Irons-Winslow resume their careers after returning from their honeymoon. Cheney works at the new St. Luke’s Hospital, where suspicious mishaps indicate foul play. But Cheney’s grueling schedule tests the couple’s love and faith. Sequel to Where Two Seas Meet (RC 56607). 2004. My Jim RC 63517 by Nancy Rawles read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Shreveport, Louisiana; 1884. Sadie, the wife of Jim from The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (RC 57349), relates her life under slavery to her granddaughter Marianne. Sadie recalls being sold from Jim and their children in Hannibal, Missouri. Violence and strong language. For senior high and older readers. Alex Award. 2005. My Name Is Red RC 62910 by Orhan Pamuk read by John Horton 4 cassettes Tale of conflict, conspiracy, murder, passion, and Islamic miniaturist art from the Ottoman Empire, set in sixteenth-century Istanbul. The human voices of a corpse and his murderer, among others, and the nonhuman ones of a dog, a tree, and a gold coin propel the intricate plot. Some strong language. 2001. Nefertiti RC 64454 by Michelle Moran read by Cassandra Campbell 3 cassettes Egypt, 1351 B.C.E. When seventeen- year-old prince Akhenaton inherits the throne of Egypt, his mother marries him to her fifteen-year-old niece, Nefertiti. Nefertiti’s younger sister Mutnodjmet witnesses the ruin of her country as the royal couple spends recklessly and alienates the priests. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Night in Lisbon RC 63379 by Erich Maria Remarque read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes (Reissue) Lisbon, Portugal; 1942. A German refugee attempting to flee Europe is offered passage on a ship bound for America by a man calling himself Schwarz. Schwarz has one condition: that the man stay with him through the night and hear his own desperate tale of bravery, love, and death. 1961. Peony RC 63547 by Pearl S. Buck read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes (Reissue) Nineteenth-century China. Peony, a bondmaid—more than a servant, less than a daughter—in a wealthy Jewish household, is in love with David, the master’s son. Because tradition forbids her love, Peony sublimates her passion and helps David choose a bride. Rather than marry someone else, Peony accepts a devotional role. 1948. Peony in Love RC 64451 by Lisa See read by Janet Song 3 cassettes Seventeenth-century China. Already promised in marriage, sheltered and educated fifteen-year-old Peony becomes enamored of the opera The Peony Pavilion. After her untimely death Peony returns as a ghost to pursue her interest in the opera and haunt her betrothed’s new family. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Pox Party: The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume 1; Taken from Accounts by His Own Hand and Other Sundry Sources— Collected by Mr. M.T. Anderson of Boston RC 64106 by M.T. Anderson read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Eighteenth-century Boston. Sixteen- year-old slave Octavian, the son of an African princess, is educated as part of a scientific experiment researching the intelligence of African Americans. When the experiments change, Octavian escapes and joins the fight against the British. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. National Book Award. 2006. The Praise Singer RC 63313 by Mary Renault read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes (Reissue) Greece, sixth century B.C. Historical novel centers on the life of the poet Simonides and the court of the Pisistratids. When the court eventually falls from power, Simonides survives the upheaval and retires to Sicily, where he looks back over his long and eventful life. 1978. The Proud and the Free RC 63274 by Howard Fast read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Elderly veteran Jamie Stuart relates his adventures as a twenty-two-year-old sergeant in the Continental Army’s Pennsylvania Line during the revolt of 1781, when his brigade of European immigrants rose up against the officer gentry. Stuart also reflects on his love for Molly Bracken and the sobering realities of life and war. 1950. Queen of Swords: Wilderness Series, Book 5 RC 63781 by Sara Donati read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes 1814. Following Fire along the Sky (RC 61408), Jennet Scott is rescued from captivity in the French Antilles by husband Luke and Luke’s Mohawk half sister Hannah, a physician. They travel to New Orleans to search for Jennet’s infant son, but war and prejudice rage. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. Red River RC 64412 by Lalita Tademy read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Tademy’s fictionalized account of her father’s ancestors begins with the 1873 Colfax, Louisiana, riot during which newly freed blacks, fighting for rights under Reconstruction, were confronted by angry whites. Follows survivors through the aftermath and into the twentieth century as their descendents continued the struggle for equality. Some violence. 2007. Redemption RC 64398 by Frederick Turner read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes New Orleans, 1913. Francis “Fast-Mail” Muldoon becomes vice lord Tom Anderson’s assistant in Storyville after his police career ends in gunfire. The Parker brothers tread on Anderson’s territory and complicate life when they hire Anderson’s former stepdaughter/lover to sing. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Richard Temple RC 63932 by Patrick O’Brian read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Captured British spy Richard Temple retreats into his memories to survive Nazi imprisonment. He recalls his bleak childhood, his days as a student painter, and the poverty that forced him to become an art forger before joining the army at his socialite patron’s instigation. Some violence and some strong language. 1962. The Richlands RC 64249 by Agnes Sligh Turnbull read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes (Reissue) Pennsylvania, early 1900s. Love for the Richlands sets Jim Ryall on a different path from the law career his father intended. While Jim farms the land, his life revolves around his brothers, a servant with a secret, Aunt Polly, his wife Peggy, and Phoebe, who cares for his children. 1974. The River Midnight RC 63225 by Lilian Nattel read by Suzanne Toren 4 cassettes Jewish residents of a nineteenth-century Polish village, childhood friends Faygela, Zisa-Sara, Hanna-Leah, and Misha reach womanhood, gradually growing apart. Their lives unfold from various perspectives as the town reacts to scandal: unmarried Misha becomes pregnant and refuses to identify the father. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1999. The Ruby in Her Navel: A Novel of Love and Intrigue in the Twelfth Century RC 64047 by Barry Unsworth read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes Medieval Italy. Thurstan Beauchamp dreams of knighthood and love while working for the Norman king, the ruler of a multicultural society of Christians, Muslims, and Jews. Thurstan’s ambitions entangle him in a murder plot and force him to choose between the lady Alicia and the belly dancer Nesrin. 2006. The Secret River RC 64041 by Kate Grenville read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Australia, 1806. Exiled to the penal colony at New South Wales for stealing, William Thornhill, along with his wife and baby, eventually escapes servitude, acquires land of his own, and prospers. But clashes between the white settlers and nomadic Aborigines lead inexorably to tragedy. Some violence. Commonwealth Prize. 2005. Sex Wars RC 62707 by Marge Piercy read by Susan McInerney 4 cassettes Post-Civil War New York. Freydeh, a young Jewish widow from Russia, runs a condom business and seeks her newly arrived sister. While Freydeh is arrested for breaking obscenity laws, activists such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Victoria Woodhull promote women’s rights. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2005. Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet RC 64042 by Xinran read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette China, 1950s. Doctors Kejun and Wen are newlyweds when husband Kejun joins the People’s Liberation Army and travels to Tibet. Two months later, news of Kejun’s death drives Wen to search for him. She spends thirty harsh years in Tibet before finally learning Kejun’s fate. Some violence. 2004. The Snow Fox RC 63051 by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes Feudal Japan. After Lord Norimasa orders beautiful Lady Utsu to kill her lover, he asks samurai Matsuhito to protect her—never suspecting that the two might fall in love. Utsu flees. Long separated by war and palace intrigues, the lovers eventually reunite as changed people. Some violence. 2004. Star of the Sea RC 63261 by Joseph O’Connor read by Dan Bloom 3 cassettes In 1847, the Star of the Sea sets sail from Great Britain carrying hundreds of Irish refugees fleeing famine and injustice. Passengers’ lives unfold during the wretched twenty-six-day voyage to New York, while Pius Mulvey plots to murder an aristocrat. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2002. Stonehenge RC 63230 by Bernard Cornwell read by Patricia Kilgarriff 4 cassettes Fictional account of the building of Stonehenge centers around three brothers who vie for leadership of the Ratharryn tribe. Lengar, the elder, is a fierce warrior; Camaban, a crippled sorcerer-priest, envisions the temple to the sun god; and Saban, the compassionate one, eventually sees the temple erected. Violence. 2000. Strivers Row: City of Fire Trilogy, Book 3 RC 63624 by Kevin Baker read by Richard Hauenstein 4 cassettes Two black men struggle in tumultuous 1940s Harlem. The Reverend Jonah Dove, a resident of elite Strivers Row, suffers a crisis of faith. Eighteen-year-old hustler Malcolm Little—the future Malcolm X—confronts poverty and prejudice. Sequel to Paradise Alley (RC 56752). Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Summer We Got Saved RC 62287 by Pat Cunningham Devoto read by Kate Kiley 3 cassettes 1960s. Teenaged sisters Tina and Tab Rutland, from My Last Days as Roy Rogers (RC 49036), are taken by their liberal aunt to Tennessee’s Highlander Folk School, an interracial camp promoting social advocacy. The girls befriend Dominique, an African American minister’s daughter, and Tab participates in a sit-in. 2005. Tattoo for a Slave RC 63138 by Hortense Calisher read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Fictional family history spanning two centuries. Author of Sunday Jews (RC 56942) portrays the eccentric interplay of a Jewish woman’s gentlemanly Virginia father, German-immigrant mother, and array of relatives. She broods about the probability that ancestors owned slaves. Evokes the era of the father’s late-nineteenth-century relocation to New York. 2004. There Is a Season: Cheney and Shiloh; the Inheritance, Book 3 RC 64032 by Lynn Morris and Gilbert Morris read by Aimee Jolson 3 cassettes 1870s. Shiloh Irons-Winslow and his physician wife Cheney travel to a Florida plantation for a vacation. On arrival they find the estate in disarray and the owner, Louis Grider, dead. The couple uncovers disturbing secrets and analyzes Louis’s will for clues. Sequel to The Moon by Night (RC 62941). 2005. Together Is All We Need: Shenandoah Sisters, Book 4 RC 63555 by Michael Phillips read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Shenandoah County, North Carolina; 1867. For two years former slave Mayme has helped her friend Katie operate Katie’s parents’ plantation, Rosewood, hiding the fact that they are orphans. But now Katie’s greedy uncle intends to claim Rosewood and send away Katie’s friends—including Mayme. For senior high and older readers. 2004. Too Big a Storm RC 64401 by Marsha Qualey read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Minneapolis, 1969. Eighteen-year-old Brady Callahan feels conflicted about the Vietnam War because her brother went AWOL there, her new friend is active in the antiwar movement, and she herself fell in love with a veteran. When tragedy strikes, Brady must form her own beliefs. For senior high readers. 2004. War Drums: The White Indian Series, Book 13 RC 63083 by Donald Clayton Porter read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Seneca warrior Renno, descendant of the legendary White Indian, joins Captain Andrew Jackson against the Chickasaw and Spanish in a battle that could decide the fate of frontier America. Meanwhile Renno’s wife Emily after giving birth, finds the Indian lifestyle challenging. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1986. Warrior Woman RC 64004 by James Alexander Thom and Dark Rain Thom read by Jill Fox 4 cassettes Fictionalized account of Shawnee women’s peace chief Nonhelema, who attempts to negotiate an armistice with both the Americans and British during the Revolutionary War. Nonhelema’s loyalties are divided as her white allies betray her and she is alienated from her people. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. The Whistling Season RC 63216 by Ivan Doig read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes 1957. Facing a decision regarding the fate of Montana’s educational system, superintendent Paul Milliron recalls the year 1909, when his widowed father hired housekeeper Rose Llewellyn. Rose brought her brother Morris who became the teacher at thirteen-year-old Paul’s one-room schoolhouse and imparted not only textbook but life lessons. 2006. Who Has Seen the Wind RC 64283 by W.O. Mitchell read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Classic Canadian tale follows young Brian O’Connal as he searches for meaning and significance in 1920s and 1930s rural Saskatchewan. Brian’s experience involves other inhabitants of his small prairie town, including members of his extended Scotch-Irish family, his imaginary friend R.W. God, principal Digby, and “the Bens.” 1947. Yukon Quest RC 63902 by Tracie Peterson read by Michele Schaeffer 5 cassettes Three women find solace in God. In Treasures of the North, Grace travels to Alaska in 1897 to escape an arranged marriage. The following year, Karen, in Ashes and Ice, transports her two elderly wards to the goldfields while Miranda, in Rivers of Gold, finds love with a stranger. 2001. Holidays The Christmas Scrapbook: A Harmony Novel RC 62595 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 1 cassette Pastor Sam Gardner, determined to give his wife Barbara a special Christmas gift, enrolls in a scrapbooking class. Barbara becomes suspicious of his “men’s meeting” every Wednesday night and fears he is either cheating on her or secretly getting medical treatment. Suddenly all of Harmony believes Sam is dying. 2005. A Christmas Secret RC 64292 by Anne Perry read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette December, 1890. London vicar Dominic Corde and his wife Clarice spend Christmas in an isolated village where Dominic substitutes for the Reverend Wynter, who has taken a last-minute holiday. But Wynter isn’t on vacation at all. Dominic and Clarice investigate but soon find themselves in danger. 2006. A Covington Christmas: Ladies of Covington RC 63087 by Joan Medlicott read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes The new pastor in Covington, North Carolina, discovers that his predecessor was never ordained—leaving five older couples’ marriages in limbo. With the church building in need of repair, friends Grace, Hannah, and Amelia take charge and organize a joint wedding in time for the holidays. Includes recipes and discussion questions. 2005. Eve’s Christmas RC 63606 by Janet Dailey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Wisconsin music teacher Eve Rowland is opening her parents’ lakeside cottage when she meets Luck McClure, a handsome widower raising his eight-year-old son. A romance develops, but, as Christmas approaches, Luck must overcome his grief and Eve her insecurities if their love is to endure. Some descriptions of sex. 1981. Glad Tidings RC 63563 by Debbie Macomber read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Two tales of Christmas. In “Here Comes Trouble” Maryanne and Nolan Adams spend Christmas Eve telling their children how they met as reporters on rival Seattle newspapers. In “There’s Something about Christmas” columnist Emma Collins falls for the pilot hired to fly her to cover a fruitcake contest. Bestseller. 1991. Letters from Father Christmas RC 63808 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Cutler 1 cassette A collection of Christmas letters penned by J.R.R. Tolkien and signed as Father Christmas that were sent to Tolkien’s children from 1920–1943. Each recapped activities of the preceding year at the North Pole, including reindeer running amok and the North Polar Bear breaking the moon into four pieces. 2004. The Red Gloves Collection: Gideon’s Gift, Maggie’s Miracle, Sarah’s Song, Hannah’s Hope RC 64411 by Karen Kingsbury read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Four novels of family and faith at Christmas. In Gideon’s Gift a young leukemia patient gives a life-changing gift. In Maggie’s Miracle a widow finds love. In Sarah’s Song a retirement home patient remembers her late husband. In Hannah’s Hope a teenager seeks her biological father stationed in Iraq. 2002. Under the Mistletoe RC 63665 by Mary Balogh read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Regency England, early 1800s. Five holiday stories whose lonely characters unexpectedly find love and joy. In “A Family Christmas” the return of commoner Edwin Chambers to his young wife transforms her noble family’s austere gathering into a joyous celebration and mends the rift in the couple’s arranged marriage. 2003. Human Relationships Alentejo Blue RC 63919 by Monica Ali read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Mamarrosa, Portugal. Natives and British expatriates in a rural village lament their frustrating lives. Stanton tries unsuccessfully to write a book, the dissolute Potts family is broke, and Vasco, who runs the local café, mourns his late American wife. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Angels RC 63939 by Marian Keyes read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes After losing her job and leaving her husband, Dubliner Maggie Walsh joins her best friend Emily in Los Angeles. Maggie reinvents herself in the entertainment scene by writing scripts and experimenting with new lovers, but she reconsiders ending her marriage. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Attack RC 63918 by Yasmina Khadra read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes After working to save victims of an explosion in a Tel Aviv restaurant, naturalized Israeli Dr. Amin Jaafari learns that his wife Sihem was the suicide bomber responsible. He searches for the people who recruited Sihem to learn why she committed such an act. Violence and some strong language. 2005. Black and White RC 62540 by Paul Volponi read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Long Island. Black Marcus Brown and white Eddie Russo, best friends and high school basketball stars, stick up people for easy money. When a holdup leads to an accidental shooting, the two find unequal justice in a biased system. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2005. Black Girl/White Girl RC 63828 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes African American scholarship student Minette Swift died in a suspicious fire at predominantly white Schuyler College in 1975. Now, fifteen years later, former roommate Genna Hewett-Meade, daughter of a prominent lawyer, reconstructs the campus social climate, revisits the racial harassment Minette suffered, and examines her own conscience. Strong language. 2006. A Burnt-Out Case RC 62690 by Graham Greene read by David Cutler 2 cassettes Colonial-era Belgian Congo. Querry, a European architect with a lurid background, retires to an African leper colony run by clergy and an atheist doctor. He develops a saintly reputation by using his expertise to improve facilities until the arrival of an unscrupulous journalist threatens to expose his past. 1960. The Charioteer RC 63318 by Mary Renault read by George Holmes 3 cassettes (Reissue) Laurie Odell, a wounded survivor of Britain’s defeat at Dunkirk during World War II, attempts to reconcile his homosexuality with his standards of moral conduct. Laurie eventually finds he must choose between an idealistic young hospital attendant and a sophisticated navy officer alert to the complications of their situation. Some strong language. 1959. Chasing Destiny RC 62450 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Melissa Maxwell 3 cassettes Pregnant Billie’s lover Keith returns to his wife Carmen for the sake of his fifteen- year-old daughter Destiny. But Destiny rebels, falls in with the wrong crowd, and is raped. Ashamed, Destiny runs away while the three adults search for her. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. The Dead School RC 63283 by Patrick McCabe read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Irish tradition clashes with modernity in this story of two schoolteachers. Traditional headmaster and Irish nationalist Raphael Bell oversees the younger Malachy Dudgeon, who is more into drugs and popular culture. Their power struggle ends in madness and mutual destruction. Some strong language. 1995. Death of an Ordinary Man RC 63148 by Glen Duncan read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Recently deceased British teacher Nathan Clark rejoins the ongoing lives of his family as an omniscient observer. As he uncovers the circumstances of his passing, Nathan confronts his wife’s affair and his daughter’s violent death, intimately connected with his own. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. A Disorder Peculiar to the Country RC 63816 by Ken Kalfus read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes September 11, 2001. Divorcing husband and wife each momentarily think the other has been killed in a terrorist attack. Their battles seem to mirror world conflicts when Joyce seduces Marshall’s best friend and Marshall sabotages his sister-in-law’s wedding. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Double Bind RC 63508 by Chris Bohjalian read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Twenty-six-year-old Laurel Estabrook has worked at a Burlington, Vermont, homeless shelter since surviving a brutal attack six years ago. When resident Bobbie Crocker dies, Laurel finds his photographs of musical jazz greats and decides to investigate Bobbie’s past. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. Earthly Possessions RC 62138 by Anne Tyler read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Maryland housewife Charlotte Emory goes to her local bank while planning to leave her boring husband. Would-be bank robber Jake Simms Jr. takes her hostage and hustles her away. During their flight, Charlotte recounts her life story and the events that landed her in her present predicament. 1977. Elements of Style RC 62708 by Wendy Wasserstein read by Celeste Lawson 2 cassettes New York after September 11, 2001. Pediatrician Frankie Weissman treats the children of frantic, wealthy women. Socialite Samantha Acton balances her affair with filmmaker Barry Santorini with charity events, while Californian upstart Judy Tremont strives for recognition. Tragedy strikes in the form of accident and illness. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Emako Blue RC 64625 by Brenda Woods read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Los Angeles. African American classmates Monterey, Jamal, and Eddie remember their friend Emako, who was accidentally shot and killed. Having bonded with her through a mutual interest in singing, they reminisce about the talented vocalist. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2004. Get a Life RC 64196 by Nadine Gordimer read by Megan Burnette 1 cassette Thirty-five-year-old white South African Paul Bannerman is diagnosed with cancer. Paul’s treatment makes him a radioactive threat to his wife and young son, so he moves into an isolated wing at his parents’ house. While recuperating, Paul, an ecologist, contemplates his life. Meanwhile, his parents review their own past. 2005. God Don’t Play RC 64159 by Mary Monroe read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Annette, from God Still Don’t Like Ugly (RC 59849), has achieved the American dream: husband, daughter, job, and house. When she starts to receive threatening letters and calls, she turns to old friend Rhoda to help her uncover the culprit. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. A Handbook to Luck RC 63679 by Cristina García read by Staci Snell 2 cassettes Enrique Florit immigrates to Las Vegas from Cuba and embraces gambling. He becomes involved with two women: wealthy Leila Rezvani, who left an arranged marriage in Tehran, and illegal immigrant Marta Claros, who fled war in El Salvador. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. I’ll Take You There RC 63228 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes At Syracuse University in upstate New York in the early 1960s, a white nineteen- year-old scholarship student who calls herself Anellia is first enraptured by a sorority and then obsessed with fellow ethics student Vernor Matheius, who is black. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. The Inheritance of Loss RC 64261 by Kiran Desai read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Himalayas, 1986. Retired judge Jemubhai Patel lives with his cook and sixteen-year- old granddaughter Sai. An Indian-Nepalese insurgency makes Jemubhai confront his past and interrupts Sai’s romance with her Nepali tutor. Meanwhile, the cook worries about his son in America. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Booker Prize. 2006. Julie and Romeo Get Lucky RC 62246 by Jeanne Ray read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes In this sequel to Julie and Romeo (RC 52577), the two sixty-three-year-old lovers maintain separate households because their grown kids won’t leave home. The final straw comes after Romeo’s back gives out, Julie’s daughter expects triplets, and an eight-year-old granddaughter plays the lottery weekly. 2005. Last Chance Saloon RC 63736 by Marian Keyes read by Megan Burnett 3 cassettes London. Irish thirty-somethings Tara and Katherine are devastated to learn their gay friend Fintan has cancer. His deathbed wishes are for Tara to dump her overly critical boyfriend and for Katherine to find a man. Both women start to make long overdue changes. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The Lay of the Land RC 64163 by Richard Ford read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes New Jersey, 2000. Realtor Frank Bascombe, from Independence Day (RC 44192), spends the week before Thanksgiving bemoaning the contested presidential election, his pending divorce, and his bout with prostate cancer. He is also anxious about the upcoming holiday with his abrasive grown son and bisexual daughter. Strong language. 2006. Mother of Sorrows RC 62265 by Richard McCann read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Ten interconnected coming-of-age stories set in post-World War II suburban Washington, D.C. The homosexual narrator muses on self, sexual identity, and family. He relives his relationships with his mother and troubled gay brother, Davis, and his father’s unexpected death. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. On Chesil Beach RC 64458 by Ian McEwan read by Ian McEwan 1 cassette England, 1962. Twenty-two-year-old musician Florence Ponting and twenty-three- year-old history student Edward Mayhew, both sexually innocent, fall in love and travel to the Dorset coast for their honeymoon. A momentary misunderstanding on their wedding night changes everything. Commercial audiobook. 2007. One Sunday Morning RC 61992 by Amy Ephron read by Gillian Green 1 cassette 1920s. When four New York socialites see young Lizzie Carswell leaving the Gramercy Park Hotel early Sunday morning, still in evening clothes and with someone else’s fiancé, they agree to keep the incident to themselves. Lizzie and her peers must deal with the consequences when one of them talks. 2005. Paint It Black RC 63469 by Janet Fitch read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes After twenty-two-year-old artist and Harvard dropout Michael Faraday commits suicide, his fiancée Josie Tyrell and his mother connect in their grief. But Josie, a teen runaway, discovers that Michael’s mother Meredith Loewy, a famed concert pianist, was the cause of his emotional problems. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Paula Spencer RC 64476 by Roddy Doyle read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Ireland. Now forty-seven, long-widowed Paula Spencer, from The Woman Who Walked into Doors (RC 45095), counts the days of her sobriety, the key to putting her life back together. Facing a low-paying job, dysfunctional children, and her sister’s cancer, Paula takes things one day at a time. Strong language. 2006. Rabbit Angstrom: A Tetralogy; Rabbit Run, Rabbit Redux, Rabbit Is Rich, Rabbit at Rest RC 63882 by John Updike read by Fred Major 12 cassettes in 2 containers Four novels published between 1960 and 1990, two of which won the Pulitzer Prize. Stories chronicle the midlife misadventures of Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom as he faces family strife and unsolved issues of sex and death. Includes 1995 introduction by the author. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Rachel’s Holiday RC 62739 by Marian Keyes read by Patricia Kilgarriff 4 cassettes Twenty-seven-year-old drug addict Rachel Walsh is in denial. She returns home to Ireland and checks into an upscale treatment center. Through self-examination and group therapy Rachel confronts her addiction and memories of her ex-boyfriend, beginning the road to recovery—and perhaps new love. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Return of the Player RC 63778 by Michael Tolkin read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Fifty-two-year-old Hollywood studio executive Griffin Mill, from The Player (RC 28242), has trouble at work and with his wife and unlikable children. In a rush to make more money, he inveigles a job with sinister billionaire Phil Ginsburg and commits another murder. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Sheer Abandon RC 63756 by Penny Vincenzi read by Susan Duerden 5 cassettes English schoolgirls Clio, Martha, and Jocasta meet en route to Thailand in 1985. Upon her return a year later, one of them abandons her newborn at Heathrow. The three women reunite in 2000, along with a teenager seeking her birth mother. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. So You Call Yourself a Man RC 63522 by Carl Weber read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes New York. Three African American friends endure relationship troubles. Happily married James’s former lover reappears with his baby. Born-again Christian Brent loves his voluptuous new bride but fantasizes about his church’s sexy organist. Newly separated Sonny reunites with his high school sweetheart. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2006. Sold RC 63793 by Patricia McCormick read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Free verse poems tell the story of thirteen-year-old Nepalese schoolgirl Lakshmi, who is sold into prostitution by her gambling stepfather. In India, Lakshmi discovers hope when an American comes to the brothel to rescue the girls. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high readers. 2006. Songs without Words RC 64546 by Ann Packer read by Cassandra Campbell 3 cassettes Sarabeth is sixteen when her mother commits suicide and her family is plunged into grief. Liz has always been Sarabeth’s best friend, but a crisis tests their relationship. Commercial audiobook. 2007. Ten Days in the Hills RC 64024 by Jane Smiley read by Peter Ganim 5 cassettes For ten days in the L.A. hills, as the United States invades Iraq, middle-aged movie director Max and his lover Elena idly visit with friends and family. They watch movies and debate topics such as their diets, lovers, and politics. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. A Thousand Splendid Suns RC 64803 by Khaled Hosseini read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Afghanistan, 1970s–2000s. At age fifteen Mariam is married off to much-older, abusive shoemaker Rasheed. Rasheed takes a second wife, Laila, a student who lost her family and true love. The women bond as violence escalates at home and in wartorn Kabul. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Tourists RC 64592 by Jeff Hobbs read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes New York City. Former Yale classmates Ethan, a bisexual furniture designer; David, a stock trader now married to Samona; and an unnamed struggling journalist reunite seven years after graduation. Ethan and Samona begin an affair—then Ethan’s brother appears, precipitating a crisis. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. The View from Mount Joy RC 64974 by Lorna Landvik read by Robertson Dean 2 cassettes In 1971 teenager Joe Anderson moves to Minnesota with his widowed mother. There Joe dates art student Darva Pratt but is led astray by cheerleader Kristi Casey. Years later, Kristi becomes an evangelist and marries a politician, while Joe settles down with a family. Commercial audiobook. 2007. What I Loved RC 63251 by Siri Hustvedt read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes New York City, 1970s. After purchasing one of Bill Wechsler’s provocative paintings in a SoHo gallery, art historian Leo Hertzberg befriends the artist. Over the next two decades, the men and their families develop intimate bonds tested by love and tragedy. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. The Whole World Over RC 64236 by Julia Glass read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes New York City bookstore owner Fenno McLeod, from Three Junes (RC 55525), says goodbye to pastry chef Greenie and her son when they leave for New Mexico. Meanwhile Greenie’s psychotherapist husband befriends a woman suffering from memory loss, and Greenie’s friend Walter meets a new man. Some strong language. 2006. The Yacoubian Building RC 64225 by Alaa Al Aswany read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Cairo, Egypt. Zaki el Dessouki encounters the inhabitants of the building where he shares an apartment with his sister. An aristocratic womanizer, a voluptuous abandoned wife, a cleric, a homosexual soldier, and others reveal political corruption, sexual repression, and religious extremism in the modern Arab world. Descriptions of sex. 2002. Humor Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction RC 62927 by Sue Townsend read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Continues the diary of Adrian Mole following The Cappuccino Years (RC 53397). In 2002, thirty-four-year-old Adrian moves from his parents’ home into an apartment he can’t afford and accidentally gets engaged. Meanwhile, his seventeen-year-old soldier son—and England—prepare for war with Iraq. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Apex Hides the Hurt RC 64667 by Colson Whitehead read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette To help rename their town, the council of Winthrop hires the nomenclature consultant who coined the slogan for Apex multicultural adhesive bandages. The consultant soon discovers that each council member—African American mayor Regina Goode, local aristocrat Albert Winthrop, and software maven Lucky Aberdeen—has a hidden agenda. Some strong language. 2006. Charmed Thirds RC 63079 by Megan McCafferty read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Jessica Darling, from Second Helpings (RC 58114), attends Columbia University while her boyfriend Marcus is in California. Over the next few college years she dates different types of men, struggles to pay the bills, and grows up. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high readers. 2006. Confessions of a Hollywood Star RC 63397 by Dyan Sheldon read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Lola, from Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (RC 49701), is determined to have a part in a movie being filmed in her New Jersey hometown. When her archenemy Carla succeeds in befriending the cast, Lola steps up her efforts. For senior high readers. 2005. 44 Scotland Street RC 64303 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Follows the episodic adventures of an eclectic group of residents of an Edinburgh apartment building. There’s overbearing Irene and her precocious young son Bertie, sixty-year-old widow Domenica, twenty-year-old newcomer Pat, and handsome, self- absorbed surveyor Bruce—Pat’s flatmate. At her new gallery job Pat identifies an expensive portrait that subsequently disappears. 2005. Jerry Engels RC 62569 by Thomas Rogers read by Kimberly Schraf 2 cassettes 1951. Jerry Engels, from At the Shores (RC 16614), is now a college student at Penn State, enjoying a carefree existence as an uninhibited lothario. After Jerry woos dozens of girls and women, he has a serious affair with his divorced English professor, Elizabeth Grant. Some descriptions of sex. 2005. Nature Girl RC 63561 by Carl Hiaasen read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Honey Santana takes rude telemarketer Boyd Shreave and his girlfriend Eugenie into the Everglades to teach Boyd some manners. Honey’s ex-husband, son, and former employer follow. They all arrive at Dismal Key, where half Seminole Sammy Tigertail is hiding. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Party Princess: The Princess Diaries, Volume 7 RC 63067 by Meg Cabot read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Princess Mia, president of the student council, must find funds for the seniors’ commencement. Mia’s scheming grandmère convinces her to star in a musical to raise money. But Mia’s boyfriend is not amused. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Princess on the Brink: The Princess Diaries, Book 8 RC 64185 by Meg Cabot read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Princess Mia’s junior year at New York’s Albert Einstein High School is off to a disastrous start. Michael, her college-age boyfriend, plans to leave for a year to build robots in Japan, and Mia is caught kissing her classmate Lilly’s boyfriend. For junior and senior high readers. 2007. Queen of Babble RC 63557 by Meg Cabot read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes New Yorker Lizzie Nichols’s big mouth lands her in trouble and leaves her stranded in London with no place to stay. Lizzie joins her friend Shari, a caterer at a French chateau, where Lizzie again reveals secrets and falls for a Frenchman. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Romantically Challenged RC 63486 by Beth Orsoff read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Thirty-two-year-old L.A. entertainment lawyer Julie Burns, nagged by her Jewish mother and cajoled by her friends, dedicates herself to finding a mate. She meets a variety of men through client parties, blind dates, dating services, and the Internet, but she can’t seem to find Mr. Right. Strong language. 2006. Shopaholic and Baby RC 64471 by Sophie Kinsella read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes After discovering that she has a half-sibling in Shopaholic and Sister (RC 58896), Becky learns that she is pregnant and has baby shopping to do. She hires celebrity obstetrician Venetia Carter and later realizes that the doctor is her husband Luke’s old college flame. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Startled by His Furry Shorts: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson RC 63941 by Louise Rennison read by Erin Jones 1 cassette British teenager Georgia continues her quest for a boyfriend. In her journal she records her feelings for sexy Italian Masimo, her old mate Dave, and her ex-crush Robbie. Meanwhile, she prepares for a school play and a Viking wedding and copes with her quirky family. For senior high readers. 2006. Swapping Lives RC 63574 by Jane Green read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Thirty-five-year-old Vicky Townsley seemingly has it all: fabulous flat, fashion magazine career, and a swinging single’s life in London. Feeling dissatisfied she swaps lives with American Amber Winslow, a married socialite with children. During their month-long exchange, both women reevaluate their idea of happiness. Some strong language. 2005. There’s a (Slight) Chance I Might Be Going to Hell: A Novel of Sewer Pipes, Pageant Queens, and Big Trouble RC 63754 by Laurie Notaro read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Maye, new to town, hopes to impress her neighbors by entering the annual Sewer Pipe Queen pageant. But instead she uncovers some nasty secrets. 2007. Legal Themes Capitol Threat: A Ben Kincaid Mystery RC 63110 by William Bernhardt read by Stephen Hoye 3 cassettes Following Capitol Murder (RC 61327), Oklahoma attorney Ben Kincaid takes on another case in Washington, D.C. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. The Defense: A Joseph Antonelli Novel RC 62589 by D.W. Buffa read by Dan Bloom 2 cassettes Oregon. At Judge Leopold Rifkin’s request, attorney Joseph Antonelli defends Johnny Morel, who is accused of raping his own stepdaughter. Johnny is acquitted, but years later is killed. His wife Denise is convicted of his murder and then found dead—in Rifkin’s study. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Exile RC 63891 by Richard North Patterson read by Gregory Gorton 5 cassettes Jewish lawyer David Wolfe defends his former lover, a Palestinian who is the accused mastermind of the Israeli prime minister’s assassination in San Francisco. Inconsistencies in the evidence lead Wolfe to believe Hana Arif is being framed. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Legacy: A Joseph Antonelli Novel RC 62069 by D.W. Buffa read by John Haag 3 cassettes San Francisco. Police accuse African American premed student Jamaal Washington of killing U.S. senator and presidential hopeful Jeremy Fullerton. Portland, Oregon, defense attorney Joseph Antonelli flies in to defend Jamaal and pursues rumors that Jeremy was linked to the Russian KGB. Some violence and some strong language. 2002. Limitations RC 63880 by Scott Turow read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Appellate court judge George Mason, from Personal Injuries (RC 48865), deliberates the case of four men charged with raping an African American teenager. As George considers the statute of limitations, he confronts memories of his own sexual indiscretion. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Man in the Middle: A Sean Drummond Mystery RC 64479 by Brian Haig read by David Hartley-Margolin 4 cassettes JAG attorney Sean Drummond, from Private Sector (RC 58585), and female military police officer Bian Tran investigate the suicide of Clifford Daniels, a high-level defense department official. They discover that Daniels, an advocate of the Iraq war, might have been employed by Iranian intelligence. Violence and strong language. 2007. Proof Positive: An Amanda Jaffe Mystery RC 63362 by Phillip Margolin read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Amanda Jaffe, from Wild Justice (RC 50857), joins fellow Portland attorney Doug Weaver in defending Jacob Cohen, a disturbed homeless man and convicted sex offender accused of murder. As the case unfolds, Amanda suspects forensic scientist Bernard Cashman is framing Jacob for his own crimes. Violence and strong language. 2006. Short Straw RC 64157 by Stuart Woods read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes New Mexico attorney Ed Eagle, from Santa Fe Rules (RC 58179), discovers that his wife Barbara has emptied their bank accounts and fled to Mexico. Ed recruits two PIs to help, but Barbara will do anything—even kill—to keep the money. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Literature Chéri and The Last of Chéri RC 63165 by Colette read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Two novels concerning a love affair between a successful but aging courtesan, Léa de Lonval, and her spoiled young lover called Chéri. The intensity of their feelings is revealed when Chéri marries eighteen-year-old Edmée. Originally published in 1920 and 1926, with a 2001 introduction by Judith Thurman. 1951. The Complete Stories of Truman Capote RC 59446 by Truman Capote read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Short fiction written between 1943 and 1982 by the author of In Cold Blood (RC 22726) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (RC 58223). Includes the early classics “A Tree of Night” and “House of Flowers” as well as the later “Mojave.” Introduction by novelist Reynolds Price. 2004. England Made Me RC 62733 by Graham Greene read by Stephen Crossley 2 cassettes London. Anthony Farrant’s twin sister Kate gets him a job as bodyguard for her lover and boss, Swedish financier and megalomaniac Erik Krogh. When Erik’s orders conflict with Anthony’s sense of decency, he leaks information to a shady journalist—an act that risks Anthony’s job and his life. 1935. The French Lieutenant’s Woman RC 63311 by John Fowles read by Steven Crossley 3 cassettes (Reissue) England, 1860s and 1870s. Affianced amateur scientist Charles Smithson becomes obsessed with Sarah Woodruff, a scandalous woman believed to have been deserted by her French lover. In order to pursue Sarah, Charles breaks his engagement to Ernestina Freeman, the spoiled daughter of a merchant prince—but Sarah eludes him. 1969. The Hour before the Dawn RC 62946 by W. Somerset Maugham read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes The trials of the aristocratic Henderson family during early World War II. Eldest son Roger works for British intelligence while his neglected wife falls for another man. But it is the relationship of Roger’s brother Jim, a conscientious objector in love with an Austrian refugee, that leads to tragedy. 1941. The House by the Medlar Tree RC 60511 by Giovanni Verga read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Italian classic by a student of Balzac, Flaubert, and Zola portrays the Malavoglia family, community, and house, which symbolizes tradition and unity. Grandfather buys cargo on credit, setting off a chain of catastrophic deaths and property losses, while the grandson pursues a journey of alienation. 1881. Letters from Father Christmas RC 63808 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by David Cutler 1 cassette A collection of Christmas letters penned by J.R.R. Tolkien and signed as Father Christmas that were sent to Tolkien’s children from 1920–1943. Each recapped activities of the preceding year at the North Pole, including reindeer running amok and the North Polar Bear breaking the moon into four pieces. 2004. Manassas: A Novel of the War RC 63949 by Upton Sinclair read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes The author of The Jungle (RC 52961) portrays Allan Montague, a young southerner who, after living in Boston, becomes an abolitionist and joins the Union army. Montague first sees action in the Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861. Introduction by Kent Gramm. Violence. 1904. The Moneychangers RC 63827 by Upton Sinclair read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Arriving from New Orleans, Lucy Dupree expects her old friend Allan Montague, a successful lawyer, to introduce her into elite circles. Against a background of the 1907 Wall Street panic, Lucy discovers that glittering New York society is rife with intrigue, rivalry, and the unscrupulous hunger for power. 1908. The Once and Future King RC 63195 by T.H. White read by Erik Sandvold 5 cassettes Four novels retelling the Arthurian legend from Arthur’s birth through the end of his reign: The Sword in the Stone, The Queen of Air and Darkness, The Ill-Made Knight, and The Candle in the Wind. 1958. Other Voices, Other Rooms RC 61680 by Truman Capote read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes (Reissue) Semiautobiographical coming-of-age novel. After his mother’s death, thirteen-year- old Joel Knox goes to live with his invalid father in a dilapidated rural Southern mansion. He meets his morose stepmother, her eccentric cousin, and a little girl who offers him the love and approval he seeks. 2004 introduction by John Berendt. 1948. Rabbit Angstrom: A Tetralogy; Rabbit Run, Rabbit Redux, Rabbit Is Rich, Rabbit at Rest RC 63882 by John Updike read by Fred Major 12 cassettes in 2 containers Four novels published between 1960 and 1990, two of which won the Pulitzer Prize. Stories chronicle the midlife misadventures of Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom as he faces family strife and unsolved issues of sex and death. Includes 1995 introduction by the author. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1995. Requiem for a Nun RC 62891 by William Faulkner read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes (Reissue) Eight years after the events in Sanctuary (RC 49007), African American nursemaid Nancy is sentenced to death for the murder of Temple Drake’s youngest child. In an attempt to gain a pardon for Nancy, Temple implicates herself in the crime. Strong language. 1950. Seventeen: A Tale of Youth and Summer Time and the Baxter Family, Especially William RC 63771 by Booth Tarkington read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes (Reissue) William Baxter’s seventeenth summer is spent in the throes of first love. William is smitten with Miss Lola Pratt, a visitor who speaks with a babyish lisp—mostly to her dog Flopit. He’s also tormented by his ten-year-old sister Jane, who delights in embarrassing him in public. 1916. Women in Love RC 61435 by D.H. Lawrence read by MaryBeth Wise 5 cassettes (Reissue) A complex meditation on love depicting the contrasting affairs of sisters Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen—Ursula with misanthropic Rupert, Gudrun with domineering Gerald. Both couples strive for fulfillment and meaning, but while Ursula and Rupert eventually marry, Gudrun and Gerald’s romance leads to tragedy. 2002 introduction by Joyce Carol Oates. 1917. Medical Themes Flawless RC 64551 by Joshua Spanogle read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Medical detective Dr. Nate McCormick left his job at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to start a new life in San Francisco. But when a researcher friend is murdered, Nate investigates and uncovers a conspiracy to make billions selling a harmful cosmetic drug. Commercial audiobook. 2007. Next RC 63691 by Michael Crichton read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Cancer survivor Frank Burnet and his daughter and grandson are targets of an unscrupulous drug company that wants to profit from their unique disease-fighting genes. Meanwhile other genetic-engineering experiments involving a boy/chimpanzee hybrid and a talking parrot have gone awry. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Mystery and Detective Absent Friends RC 63533 by S.J. Rozan read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes New York City. Fire captain James McCaffery died a hero on September 11, 2001. When journalist Harry Randall uncovers a link between McCaffery and organized crime, he winds up dead. Randall’s lover Laura Stone digs into the fireman’s past to learn the truth. Strong language. 2004. The Accidental Florist: A Jane Jeffry Mystery RC 64643 by Jill Churchill read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Amateur sleuth Jane Jeffry and her longtime love, detective Mel Van-Dyne, finally decide to get married. Mel convinces Jane to take a self-defense course. When the instructor is murdered, Jane balances an investigation with nuptial planning, which is hindered by the intrusion of both her former and future mothers-in-law. 2007. All Mortal Flesh: A Reverend Clare Fergusson Mystery RC 63790 by Julia Spencer-Fleming read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Millers Kill, New York. Following a scandalous relationship between married police chief Russ Van Alstyne and Episcopal priest Clare Fergusson, someone murders Russ’s wife Linda. When suspicion falls on Russ, Clare sets out to clear his name despite town rumors and unsettled emotions. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. All the Flowers Are Dying: A Matthew Scudder Mystery RC 63066 by Lawrence Block read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes The serial killer from Hope to Die (RC 54138) escapes imprisonment in Virginia by setting up an innocent man. Back in New York City he stalks ex-cop Matthew Scudder and his wife Elaine for enjoyment and kills Elaine’s best friend. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Angel of Death: A Forensic Mystery RC 64623 by Alane Ferguson read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Silverton, Colorado. Seventeen-year-old Cameryn Mahoney helps her coroner father investigate after Cameryn’s classmate Kyle discovers a teacher burned to death in his bed. While searching for clues, Cameryn also has to deal with her estranged mother’s visit and her attraction to Kyle. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2006. The Art of Detection: A Kate Martinelli Mystery RC 64296 by Laurie R. King read by Barbara Pinolini 3 cassettes San Francisco detective Kate Martinelli, now raising a child with her lover Leonora, investigates the murder of Sherlock Holmes enthusiast Philip Gilbert. Gilbert had unknowingly purchased a manuscript purported to be an undiscovered Holmes story whose plot mirrored Gilbert’s death. Kate’s findings parallel Holmes’s adventure. Some strong language. 2006. At Risk RC 62949 by Patricia Cornwell read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Massachusetts district attorney Monique Lamont sends state police investigator Winston Garano to Knoxville, Tennessee, to learn the latest in crime scene investigation. He’s also ordered to solve a twenty-year-old murder that took place there. But another crime occurs back in Cambridge. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea RC 62567 by Nancy Atherton read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes England. Lori Shepherd’s attorney husband Bill receives death threats, presumably from a vengeful former client. While Bill stays in London to help Scotland Yard, Lori and her twin sons seek refuge at a remote Scottish island estate, where she relies on Aunt Dimity’s supernatural help to investigate mysterious occurrences. 2006. Aunt Dimity Goes West RC 64615 by Nancy Atherton read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Lori Shepherd leaves her husband in England and takes their five-year-old twins on vacation to Bluebird, Colorado, a Rocky Mountain mining town. At their luxurious cabin Lori discovers the former caretaker has mysteriously vanished. Lori investigates rumors of a curse and a century-old mystery, with Aunt Dimity’s supernatural help. 2007. The Avenging Chance and Other Mysteries from Roger Sheringham’s Casebook RC 62057 by Anthony Berkeley read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Nine short stories by Anthony Berkeley, pen name of Anthony Berkeley Cox (1893– 1971), a founder of London’s Detection Club during the golden age of mystery writing. Includes the classic “The Avenging Chance” in which clues to a murder lead amateur criminologist Roger Sheringham and Scotland Yard to multiple possibilities. 2004. Back Spin: A Myron Bolitar Mystery RC 64607 by Harlan Coben read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Sports agent Myron Bolitar assists in resolving a kidnapping. The son of champion golfer Jack Coldren and his equally talented wife Linda has been snatched at the peak of the U.S. Open. Bolitar uncovers skeletons in the parents’ closet as he investigates. Some violence and some strong language. 1997. Bad Luck and Trouble: A Jack Reacher Novel RC 64752 by Lee Child read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes After the murder of a former army colleague, ex-military cop Jack Reacher contacts his old special investigation unit only to learn that there are more deaths among them. With the help of retired sergeant Frances Neagley and other survivors, Reacher searches for the cause. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Badger Games: A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery RC 63056 by Jon A. Jackson read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Former mobster Joe Service and his lover Helen Sedlacek, now of Montana, work for Colonel Vernon Tucker’s vigilante group called the Lucani. They are sent after agent Franko Bradovic, who went missing in Kosovo, but an assassin is also on Bradovic’s trail. Violence and strong language. 2002. Baltimore Noir RC 63674 edited by Laura Lippman read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Sixteen short mysteries set in Baltimore, Maryland. In “Easy as A-B-C” by the editor, a contractor takes revenge on his female client. Rob Hiaasen’s “Over My Dead Body” takes place in gentrified Fell’s Point. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Best American Mystery Stories, 2006 RC 63911 edited by Scott Turow read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Annual collection features twenty-one tales of mystery, crime, and suspense. Includes stories by C.J. Box, James Lee Burke, Jeffery Deaver, Laura Lippman, Ed McBain, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, Sue Pike, and others. Selected and introduced by Scott Turow. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Big Over Easy: A Nursery Crime RC 62658 by Jasper Fforde read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Detective Inspector Jack Spratt of the Reading Police Department Nursery Crime Division investigates the untimely demise of Humpty Dumpty—ex-con, womanizer, alcoholic, and philanthropist—found shattered to death. When the pieces add up to foul play, Jack and his partner, Mary Mary, sort through Humpty’s secret, sordid past. Some strong language. 2005. Blind Spot RC 63510 by Terri Persons read by Coleen Marlo 2 cassettes FBI agent Bernadette Saint Clare’s unusual gift enables her to see a crime scene through the killer’s eyes. On Bernadette’s latest assignment in St. Paul, Minnesota, colleague Tony Garcia questions her skills while her neighbor offers a clue to a murder. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2007. Born in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 63794 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City, 2060. Lieutenant Eve Dallas and her husband Roarke agree to find missing mom-to-be Tandy Willowby for her pregnant friend Mavis Freestone. When high-profile accountants Natalie Copperfield and her fiancé are murdered, the two cases become intertwined. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 2006. Break No Bones: A Dr. Temperance Brennan Mystery RC 63357 by Kathy Reichs read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes In South Carolina Dr. Tempe Brennan traces recent bones from a Native American burial ground to a medical clinic. When Tempe’s estranged husband Pete moves back in town to research a missing person’s case, Tempe suspects a connection between her investigation and his inquiry. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Canceled Czech: An Evan Tanner Mystery RC 64143 by Lawrence Block read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Post-World War II. American spy Evan Tanner infiltrates a Prague prison to free Nazi war criminal Janos Kotacek. As he attempts to unlock the secrets of the Fourth Reich, Evan finds allies among Israeli activists and a beautiful German nymphomaniac. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1966. Case Histories: A Jackson Brodie Mystery RC 64391 by Kate Atkinson read by Fred Major 2 cassettes Cambridge, England. Cop-turned-PI Jackson Brodie investigates multiple cold cases. Two middle-aged sisters follow up the childhood disappearance of their sibling, a retired attorney seeks his daughter’s killer, and an ax murderer’s sister searches for her niece. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Cat in a Kiwi Con: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 62324 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Former priest Matt Devine takes detective Carmen Molina’s daughter to a science fiction convention, where murder strikes. Feline investigator Midnight Louie and his human sidekick Temple Barr investigate the bizarrely costumed participants for clues. 2000. Cat in a Leopard Spot: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 62326 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Feline investigator Midnight Louie and his human partner Temple Barr investigate the mauling death of resort owner Cyrus Van Burkleo. Cyrus ran a big-game ranch where hunters shoot captive wild animals. His widow finds a performing leopard at the crime scene and schedules the cat for destruction. 2001. Cat in a Quicksilver Caper: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 62883 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes Las Vegas’s New Millennium Hotel hires Temple Barr to handle public relations for an exhibition of Russian artifacts including Czar Alexander’s scepter. When two acrobats die during an accompanying aerial magic show and the scepter vanishes, feline sleuth Midnight Louie identifies possible suspects, one intimately close to Temple. 2006. Cat on a Hyacinth Hunt: A Midnight Louie Mystery RC 62323 by Carole Nelson Douglas read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Las Vegas. Midnight Louie, cat detective, and his human owner Temple Barr investigate the murder of a small-time con artist who was Matt Devine’s evil stepfather. Matt’s rival, magician Max Kinsella, also joins the search, while Midnight Louie becomes infatuated with a feline performer. 1998. The Cat Who Had Sixty Whiskers RC 63760 by Lilian Jackson Braun read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Journalist Jim Qwilleran covers the changing times in Moose County. A senior center is planned and a mansion is being converted into a charitable museum. When a young woman mysteriously dies from a bee sting, Siamese cat Koko uses his extra whiskers to sniff out a murderer. Bestseller. 2007. The Choirboys RC 64630 by Joseph Wambaugh read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ten off-duty Los Angeles police officers routinely meet at a local park after hours for drinking and sex sessions they euphemistically call “choir practice.” Trouble arises when a choirboy is fatally shot during one such gathering. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1975. Christine Falls RC 64333 by Benjamin Black read by Alexander Strain 2 cassettes Dublin, Ireland; 1950s. Widowed, alcoholic pathologist Quirke discovers his stepbrother, obstetrician Malachy, altering the files of a woman who died during childbirth. Quirke’s unwelcome investigation takes him to Boston and implicates the Catholic Church and his own family. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. A Christmas Secret RC 64292 by Anne Perry read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette December, 1890. London vicar Dominic Corde and his wife Clarice spend Christmas in an isolated village where Dominic substitutes for the Reverend Wynter, who has taken a last-minute holiday. But Wynter isn’t on vacation at all. Dominic and Clarice investigate but soon find themselves in danger. 2006. Cold Case: A Carlotta Carlyle Mystery RC 62503 by Linda Barnes read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Adam Mayhew hires Boston cop-turned-private investigator Carlotta Carlyle to find out whether teen prodigy Thea Janis, who presumably committed suicide twenty-four years ago, could have written a new manuscript. While researching Thea’s disappearance, Carlotta uncovers Adam’s true identity and the dark secrets of Thea’s prominent family. Some strong language. 1997. A Conventional Corpse: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 64070 by Joan Hess read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Arkansas bookseller Claire Malloy steps in to run a local mystery convention when the organizer takes ill. Claire juggles feelings for her detective ex-boyfriend with the needs of five guest writers, the disappearance of a crime-solving cat, and the unexpected arrival of an obnoxious editor—who later turns up dead. 2000. Cover Your Assets: A Tucker Sinclair Mystery RC 62612 by Patricia Smiley read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes After her experiences in False Profits (RC 62129), financial consultant Tucker Sinclair operates her own firm from the beachfront bungalow she shares with her mother and dog. When her ex-boyfriend is murdered, Tucker reluctantly agrees to help Cissy, his accused wife and her former best friend. Some strong language. 2005. Cross: An Alex Cross Mystery RC 63859 by James Patterson read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Washington, D.C. Psychologist Alex Cross resigns from the FBI and returns to private practice. The respite is short-lived, however, when a former colleague recruits Cross to track a serial rapist. The case could finally lead Cross to his wife’s murderer. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Dark Assassin: An Inspector William Monk Mystery RC 63077 by Anne Perry read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes London, 1864. Thames River police inspector William Monk witnesses Toby Argyll and Mary Havilland plunge to their deaths. Mary recently left Toby after the suspicious death of her father, an engineer who insisted the Argyll Company’s sewer project was unsafe. To solve one case, William must solve the other. 2006. Dark End of the Street: A Nick Travers Mystery RC 62596 by Ace Atkins read by John Haag 2 cassettes New Orleans football player-turned-professor Nick Travers seeks blues singer Clyde James, who vanished in the 1960s following the murders of his pregnant wife and a band member. Rescuing a kidnapped young woman, Nick uncovers links to the Dixie Mafia. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2002. Darkest Fear: A Myron Bolitar Mystery RC 63030 by Harlan Coben read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Sports agent Myron Bolitar’s ex-lover Emily Downing reveals that Myron is the father of her thirteen-year-old son Jeremy, who is dying of childhood anemia. Jeremy needs a bone marrow transplant, but his anonymous donor has vanished. Myron’s ensuing search uncovers a kidnapping mystery. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. D.C. Noir RC 62948 edited by George Pelecanos read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes Sixteen short mysteries set in distinct neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. In the editor’s piece “The Confidential Informant,” a son tries to impress his father by selling information to the police. “The Dupe” by Jim Fusilli highlights the duplicity of politicians. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Dead in Vineyard Sand: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery RC 62896 by Philip R. Craig read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Ex-cop J.W. Jackson and his golfing buddies discover a corpse in a fourth- hole sand trap. It’s the body of Henry Highsmith, a pro cyclist and environmentalist with whom J.W. has feuded. Accused of murder, J.W. investigates Henry’s enemies and relatives as well as an island drowning. Includes recipes. 2006. Dead Man’s Island: A Henrie O Mystery RC 63926 by Carolyn G. Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Media magnate Chase Prescott invites old flame retired reporter Henrietta O’Dwyer Collins—Henrie O—to his private South Carolina island to ferret out his would-be murderer from among the family and associates assembled there. Henrie O questions fellow guests as a ferocious hurricane draws near. Some strong language. 1993. Dead Soul: A Charlie Moon Mystery RC 62196 by James D. Doss read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Ute elder Oscar Sweetwater asks former policeman Charlie Moon to investigate the unsolved murder of fellow tribesman Billy Smoke, killed during an attack that left Billy’s boss, Colorado senator Patch Davidson, severely injured. Meanwhile, Charlie’s shaman aunt encounters a young woman in trouble and urges Charlie to help her. 2003. Dead Wrong: A Joanna Brady Mystery RC 63146 by J.A. Jance read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Pregnant Cochise County, Arizona, sheriff Joanna Brady handles two tough cases. A border patrol officer finds the mutilated body of Brad Evans, an ex-con convicted of killing his wife, whose remains were never found. Also, an animal control officer is brutally beaten while on stakeout. Some strong language. 2006. Death in the Orchid Garden: A Gardening Mystery RC 64433 by Ann Ripley read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Louise Eldridge goes on location at a Hawaii botanical conference to film segments for her televised gardening show. Louise endures rival plant professionals Bruce Bouting, Matthew Flynn, and Charles Reuter—one of whom Louise discovers dead at the base of an oceanside cliff. Suspects include Louise’s fellow hotel guests. 2006. Death of a Doxy: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 62575 by Rex Stout read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette (Reissue) Orrie Cather, occasional legman for Manhattan detective Nero Wolfe, is suspected of killing Isabel Kerr, a showgirl Orrie had been seeing. Nero reluctantly takes the case and with his assistant Archie Goodwin tracks the killer and uncovers a blackmail plot. Includes 1995 introduction by Sandra West Prowell. 1966. Death of a Dreamer: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 62923 by M.C. Beaton read by Steven Crossley 2 cassettes Scottish Highlands constable Hamish Macbeth investigates the suicide of artist Effie Garrard. Effie claimed to be engaged to painter Jock Fleming, who denies their relationship and involvement in her death. When an American tourist is murdered, Hamish tracks the killer but becomes distracted by personal affairs—including his ex-fiancée’s arrival. 2006. Death of a Glutton: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 64057 by M.C. Beaton read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette The Scottish Highlands. Maria Worth brings eight of her most difficult singles-club clients to the Tommel Castle Hotel, run by Constable Hamish Macbeth’s crush, Priscilla Halburton-Smythe. But the matchmaking is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Maria’s obnoxious business partner, Peta Gore. Someone murders Gore and Macbeth investigates. 1993. Death of a Maid: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 64536 by M.C. Beaton read by John Horton 1 cassette Scottish Highlands constable Hamish Macbeth contends with a visit from his ex- girlfriend Elspeth, a possible promotion to crime-ridden Strathbane, and the maid services of Mavis Gillespie, which he won in a church raffle. When Mavis is murdered, Hamish contacts her battered husband and finds evidence of a blackmail plot. 2007. Death of an Addict: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 64264 by M.C. Beaton read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes Scottish Highlands. Recovering heroin user Tommy Jarret dies from an apparent drug overdose. Constable Hamish Macbeth goes undercover as a drug lord to investigate possible links to a religious cult and the illicit drug trade. Hamish is joined by beautiful Glasgow detective Olivia Chater, who poses as his wife. 1999. Death of a Snob: A Hamish Macbeth Mystery RC 64027 by M.C. Beaton read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette Scottish Highland constable Hamish Macbeth spends the holidays at Jane Wetherby’s remote island health farm to help determine if someone is trying to kill her. Hamish remains skeptical of Jane’s claims until snobbish fellow guest Heather Todd dies suspiciously. Hamish and Harriet Shaw, an attractive writer, investigate. 1991. Death on the River Walk: A Henrie O Mystery RC 63938 by Carolyn Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Retired journalist Henrietta O’Dwyer Collins travels to San Antonio to find Iris Chavez, the granddaughter of an old friend, who has disappeared from her job at the Garza family art gallery. When a murder occurs, Henrie investigates the Garza clan’s background. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. A Detective in Love: A Harriet Martens Mystery RC 62369 by H.R.F. Keating read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Detective Superintendent Harriet Martens (a.k.a. the “Hard Detective”) investigates the fatal stabbing of nineteen-year-old tennis star Bubbles Xingara. While tracking suspects including a French gangster, Harriet falls for a subordinate officer and considers an affair that could jeopardize the case—and her marriage. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. Dirty South: A Nick Travers Mystery RC 62597 by Ace Atkins read by John Haag 2 cassettes New Orleans Saints football player-turned-professor Nick Travers is summoned by a former teammate, rap producer Teddy Paris, to help find $700,000—money Teddy borrowed to fund a new artist. Teddy has twenty-four hours to get the cash or face death. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. Dublin Noir: The Celtic Tiger vs. the Ugly American RC 64135 edited by Ken Bruen read by John Haag 2 cassettes Nineteen short crime stories set in the Irish capital. In Laura Lippman’s “The Honor Bar” a scorned American tourist exacts revenge on her ex-boyfriend with a new conquest. Also includes selections by Gary Phillips, Ray Banks, Jim Fusilli, and others. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 2006. Dust: A Richard Jury Mystery RC 63765 by Martha Grimes read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Scotland Yard detective Richard Jury investigates the murder of wealthy bachelor Billy Maples, who had been caring for Henry James’s former house in Rye. Jury discovers that the victim’s grandfather was a World War II code breaker, and enlists Melrose Plant’s assistance. Meanwhile, Jury juggles two affairs. Strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Dying in the Dark: A Tamara Hayle Mystery RC 63925 by Valerie Wilson Wesley read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Newark, New Jersey. PI Tamara Hayle is haunted by the spirit of her murdered high school best friend Celia Jones. After Celia’s son Cecil asks Tamara to solve the mystery of his mother’s death, Tamara explores the secrets of Celia’s troubled life. Then Cecil is brutally killed. Strong language. 2004. Echo Park: Detective Harry Bosch RC 64168 by Michael Connelly read by Len Cariou 2 cassettes A serial killer makes a deal and confesses to the 1993 murder of Marie Gesto—a case that has haunted detective Harry Bosch for thirteen years. Bosch and FBI agent Rachel Walling discover a missed clue from the original crime scene and a possible conspiracy. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Evanly Bodies: A Constable Evans Mystery RC 64259 by Rhys Bowen read by Robert Blumenfeld 2 cassettes In Llanfair, Wales, Constable Evan Evans contends with a dense supervisor while investigating three murders that appear to have been committed by the same person. Evans’s schoolteacher wife Bronwen helps him search for a missing teenage Muslim girl whose radical brother wants her to return to Pakistan to marry. 2006. Final Curtain: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 64254 by Ngaio Marsh read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes (Reissue) Troy Alleyn, wife of Inspector Roderick Alleyn, paints a portrait of Shakespearean actor Sir Henry Ancred, a patriarch preparing to marry a young chorus girl. After a tense birthday dinner, Henry is found dead. Troy, finally reunited with Roderick after a prolonged separation, suspects poisoning and enlists Roderick’s aid. 1947. Find Me: A Kathleen Mallory Mystery RC 64183 by Carol O’Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Renegade detective Kathy Mallory leaves New York to track down a serial killer who has murdered more than one hundred children along Route 66. When Mallory’s partner Riker and psychologist Butler find a body in Mallory’s apartment, they set out after her. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. The Fourth Bear: A Nursery Crime RC 63777 by Jasper Fforde read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes The homicidal Gingerbreadman escapes custody, but Detective Chief Inspector Jack Spratt of the Reading Police Department’s Nursery Crime Division can’t investigate. Temporarily suspended, Jack and his partner Mary Mary instead seek missing reporter Henrietta “Goldilocks” Hatchett. The search leads to three—maybe four— bears. Some strong language. 2006. Fresh Disasters: A Stone Barrington Mystery RC 64649 by Stuart Woods read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Attorney Stone Barrington reluctantly represents con man Herbie Fisher in a lawsuit against mob boss Carmine Dattila. As the case progresses, Herbie disappears and Stone romances Celia Cox, a masseuse who believes her psychotic ex-boyfriend will kill her. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. Gaits of Heaven: A Dog Lover’s Mystery RC 64524 by Susan Conant read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Cambridge obedience trainer Holly Winter helps dysfunctional therapists Ted and Eumie Green housebreak their mixed-breed pooch Dolfo. When Eumie dies from an apparent overdose of various medications, Eumie’s daughter Caprice suspects murder. Holly probes the Greens’ strange lifestyle to find a motive and a killer. Some strong language. 2006. A Good Hanging: Short Stories; a John Rebus Mystery RC 64530 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Twelve mysteries featuring Edinburgh detective John Rebus. In the title story, a Shakespearean reference helps solve a murder. In “Tit for Tat” an accused Peeping Tom appears to get his comeuppance. In “Sunday” Rebus broods over a fatal stabbing. Some violence and some strong language. 1992. Good Morning, Midnight: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery RC 64060 by Reginald Hill read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Yorkshire. Before killing himself, Pal Maciver tape-records a statement blaming his stepmother for his father’s suicide and alleging police misconduct in the investigation—and naming inspector Peter Pascoe’s superior, Andrew Dalziel. Pascoe questions Dalziel’s motives and his connection to both cases. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2004. Got the Look: A Jack Swyteck Mystery RC 63080 by James Grippando read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes FBI agent Andie Henning, from Under Cover of Darkness (RC 51926), joins Florida attorney Jack Swyteck in the search for his kidnapped lover, Mia Salazar. Mia’s husband refuses to pay a ransom, so the abductor turns to Jack for money. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. The Guardians RC 64550 by Ana Castillo read by Ana Castillo 2 cassettes School aide Regina is raising her teenage nephew Gabo on the American side of the Mexican border. When Gabo’s father vanishes one day crossing over to visit, Regina enlists the help of her coworker Miguel and his grandfather Milton to find her missing brother. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Hard Way: A Jack Reacher Novel RC 62686 by Lee Child read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Former military cop Jack Reacher is hired by mercenary Edward Lane to find his kidnapped wife and stepdaughter. Reacher hooks up with ex-FBI agent Lauren Pauling, who investigated Lane’s first wife’s disappearance. Together they uncover the truth about Lane’s past and his family’s whereabouts. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. High Profile: A Jesse Stone Mystery RC 63868 by Robert B. Parker read by Richard Hauenstein 1 cassette After national radio talk-show host Walton Weeks and his pregnant lover are murdered in Paradise, Massachusetts, police chief Jesse Stone must contend with a media circus. When a stalker rapes Stone’s ex-wife, he asks PI Sunny Randall for help. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2007. Hit on the House: A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery RC 63060 by Jon A. Jackson read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Detective Sergeant Mulheisen investigates the slaying of several mobsters around Detroit. He discovers that millions of dollars in drug money are missing. He also runs into high school heartbreak Bonny Wheeler, who’s married to a computer geek with ties to the mob. Violence and strong language. 1993. A Hole in Juan: An Amanda Pepper Mystery RC 62895 by Gillian Roberts read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Halloween pranks at Philly Prep turn sinister when science teacher Juan Reyes is seriously injured in a chemistry lab explosion shortly after complaining of being harassed by his students. To find the culprit, English teacher Amanda Pepper enlists the aid of her new PI husband, C.K. Mackenzie. 2006. Holmes on the Range RC 63619 by Steve Hockensmith read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Montana, 1890s. Sherlock Holmes stories read around the campfire and the frightful remains of Perkins’s body convince Old Red to be a detective as well as a cowboy. Soon he and his brother Big Red are applying Holmes’s methods and stirring up danger. Some strong language. 2006. The Hounds and the Fury: A Jane Arnold Mystery RC 64491 by Rita Mae Brown read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Septuagenarian “Sister” Jane Arnold, master of Virginia’s Jefferson Hunt Club, matches wits with Crawford Howard when he starts a rival event with dangerous hounds. Jane and her animals swing into action when someone cooks the books at a manufacturing plant. They also investigate an insurance scam and a murder. 2006. Hundred-Dollar Baby: A Spenser Novel RC 63414 by Robert B. Parker read by Ray Foushee 1 cassette April Kyle, from Taming a Sea-Horse (RC 23905), turns to Boston private investigator Spenser for help when someone tries to muscle in on her high-class bordello. Spenser soon finds out that there is more going on than April led him to believe. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. The Huntsman RC 62622 by Whitney Terrell read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes Kansas City. When the body of white debutante Clarissa Sayers is fished from the Missouri River, police suspect her lover, African American ex-con Booker Short. A former army commander seeking to right a wrong helps expose the true killer. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. I Heard That Song Before RC 63795 by Mary Higgins Clark read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Twenty-eight-year-old Englewood, New Jersey, librarian Kay Lansing and wealthy businessman Peter Carrington fall in love and marry after Kay approaches him about a fundraiser. Later Peter is arrested for the murder of a teenaged neighbor that took place twenty-two years ago. Kay believes Peter is innocent and investigates. Bestseller. 2007. In a Lonely Place RC 60948 by Dorothy B. Hughes read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Classic mystery views life through the eyes of a serial murderer who preys on young women in post-World War II Los Angeles. Veteran Dix Steele falls for sexy neighbor Laurel Gray while on his killing spree. Basis for the 1950 Humphrey Bogart film noir. Some strong language. 1947. In Plain Sight: A Joe Pickett Novel RC 63423 by C.J. Box read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Wyoming ranch owner Opal Scarlett vanishes, leaving her grown sons to fight over her estate. Once involved, game warden Joe Pickett becomes a victim of threatening pranks that he believes are not related to Opal’s disappearance but to a vengeful killer from his past. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Innocent Graves: An Inspector Alan Banks Mystery RC 62926 by Peter Robinson read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks investigates the murder in a cemetery of sixteen-year-old Deborah Harrison. Authorities arrest Owen Pierce, a college English lecturer in the vicinity at the time of Deborah’s death, but Alan doubts Owen is the killer. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1996. Innocent in Death: An Eve Dallas Mystery RC 64472 by J.D. Robb read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City, 2060. History teacher Craig Foster dies after eating a ricin-laced lunch. As Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates Foster’s death, another teacher is murdered and a beautiful criminal—the ex-girlfriend of Eve’s husband Roarke— reappears. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. Inspector Queen’s Own Case: November Song; an Inner Sanctum Mystery RC 62747 by Ellery Queen read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes (Reissue) Vacationing at a Connecticut beach house, retired NYPD inspector Richard Queen investigates the attempted kidnapping of the wealthy Humffrey family’s infant son Michael, whom they adopted under dubious circumstances. The Humffrey’s nursemaid, Jessie Sherwood, later discovers Michael dead. Richard tracks the killer while protecting Jessie—a potential romantic interest. 1956. Irish Crystal: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 64182 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Nuala Anne McGrail has had a nightmare foretelling evil. But is it the Homeland Security agents who want to deport her, or the neighbors who dislike her wolfhounds, or recent acquaintances, the Currans? Following an explosion, Nuala and husband Dermot search an ancient manuscript for answers. Strong language. 2006. Irish Linen: A Nuala Anne McGrail Novel RC 64624 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When local Chicago boy Desmond Doolin goes missing in Iraq, singer/psychic Nuala Anne McGrail and her husband Dermot Coyne investigate. While the government stalls the family, the couple discovers that Desmond’s situation is interwoven with a fictional memoir the two are reading. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2007. The Italian Secretary: A Further Adventure of Sherlock Holmes RC 63029 by Caleb Carr read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate two deaths at the royal palace in Edinburgh, once home to Mary, Queen of Scots. Holmes’s brother Mycroft fears these killings are part of an assassination plot, while Sherlock links them to the three- centuries-old murder of Mary’s confidante, Italian secretary David Rizzio. 2005. The Janissary Tree RC 64325 by Jason Goodwin read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Istanbul, 1836. Court eunuch Yashim Togalu has orders from Sultan Mahmut II to find out who is killing military cadets. He scours the city, suspicious that the outcast Janissary corps soldiers are planning an insurrection. Violence and strong language. Edgar Allan Poe Award. 2006. Kidnapped: An Irene Kelly Mystery RC 64515 by Jan Burke read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Reporter Irene Kelly’s article on missing children leads her and her detective husband Frank Harriman to the bizarre Fletcher family. Millionaire Graydon Fletcher had adopted twenty-one children, but grandson Mason is incarcerated for patricide. Her research leads Irene to suspect that Mason is innocent. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Killer Dolphin: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 62325 by Ngaio Marsh read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) The Dolphin, a newly restored dockside London theatre, opens with The Glove, a play inspired by the discovery of a genuine Shakespearean mitt. Inspector Roderick Alleyn supervises security precautions for the relic but is soon tracking a criminal when someone kills a caretaker and steals the glove. 1966. Knots and Crosses: A John Rebus Mystery RC 64063 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 1 cassette A serial killer targets young girls in Edinburgh, Scotland. Detective John Rebus receives taunting letters that he dismisses as coincidence—until they threaten his daughter. Reporter Jim Stevens, who is investigating Rebus’s brother for drug trafficking, suspects Rebus is involved. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1987. La Donna Detroit: A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery RC 63059 by Jon A. Jackson read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Detroit mobster Humphrey DiEbola wants to retire and reconciles with former enemy Helen Sedlacek from Dead Folks (RC 46559). Sedlacek comes out of hiding without her lover, hired-killer Joe Service. When DiEbola supposedly dies in a poker game, Sergeant Mulheisen investigates. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2000. Laced: A Regan Reilly Mystery RC 64493 by Carol Higgins Clark read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes PI Regan Reilly and her new husband, Jack, honeymoon at Ireland’s Hennessy Castle, which is supposedly haunted by the ghost of May Reilly, a lacemaker whom the Hennessy family neglected to pay for a tablecloth. The newlyweds investigate after the tablecloth is stolen by jewel thieves. 2007. Lean Mean Thirteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel RC 64755 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes PI Stephanie Plum becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of her ex- husband, lawyer Dickie Orr. Plum and cohorts Ranger and Joe Morelli uncover Dickie’s illicit ties to drug dealers—who now believe that Stephanie is hiding money from them. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. Lights Out Tonight RC 63214 by Mary Jane Clark read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Television film critic Caroline Enright goes on assignment at a Berkshire Mountains summer theatre festival for a story on actress Belinda Winthrop’s new play and to spend time with her new husband. But when bodies pile up and Belinda goes missing, Caroline uses her journalistic skills to solve crimes. 2006. Mallets Aforethought: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery RC 63568 by Sarah Graves read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Home-repairer Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree and her pregnant friend Ellie White discover a mummified corpse and the body of the Eastport, Maine, historical society president in a mansion they’re renovating. Ellie’s husband George is the prime suspect, so Jake scurries to find the real killer before their baby is born. 2004. Malpractice in Maggody: An Arly Hanks Mystery RC 63078 by Joan Hess read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes A California cosmetic surgeon transforms the Maggody, Arkansas, retirement home into a celebrity rehab clinic. When a receptionist and a doctor are found dead, police chief Arly Hanks questions eccentric patients, uncooperative staff members, and local citizens who may have something to hide. Some strong language. 2006. The Mammoth Book of More Historical Whodunnits RC 63321 edited by Mike Ashley read by Terry Donnelly 4 cassettes Twenty-two historical mysteries—all but one previously unpublished— spanning sixteen centuries from ancient Rome to the reign of England’s James I. Relates tales of the last Roman crime in Britain, the Crusades, the Peasants’ Revolt, and an Elizabethan serial killer. Authors include Steven Saylor, Marilyn Todd, and Philip Gooden. 2001. Man with an Axe: A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery RC 63061 by Jon A. Jackson read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Detroit cop Fang Mulheisen finds the notebooks of his late partner Grootka. The story he reads leads him to investigate Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance as well as that of black jazz saxophonist Tyrone Addison, who helped Hoffa avoid an assassination attempt. Violence and strong language. 1998. Margaritas and Murder: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 63524 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Jessica Fletcher’s horrendous trip to Mexico to visit the Buckleys is just the beginning of her problem-laden vacation. After she arrives Vaughan Buckley sets out with a friend on a mail run. When the two are kidnapped and one of them is murdered, Jessica has to solve the crime. 2005. The Mephisto Club RC 63937 by Tess Gerritsen read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Boston medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles and detective Jane Rizzoli, from Vanish (RC 60781), investigate the satanic murder of a young woman. Their research leads to an exclusive club whose members study the nature of evil and stalk the same serial killer. Violence and strong language. 2006. Missing in Precinct Puerto Rico: A Luis Gonzalo Novel, Book 4 RC 64629 by Steven Torres read by John Polk 2 cassettes Children in rural Angustias, Puerto Rico, are disappearing. Sheriff Luis Gonzalo investigates and encounters a violent group of patriots before he eventually discovers the true perpetrators and their motives. Violence and some strong language. 2006. Motor Mouth RC 63888 by Janet Evanovich read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Alexandra “Barney” Barnaby, last seen in Metro Girl (RC 59459), and her lover, NASCAR driver Sam Hooker, look for evidence of cheating at the race track. When they steal a car-hauler truck, they discover the body of a murdered race-car owner inside. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Mourners: A “Nameless Detective” Mystery RC 63458 by Bill Pronzini read by John Polk 2 cassettes The Nameless Detective is hired by James Troxell’s wife to discover why her husband has taken to attending the funerals of murdered women he doesn’t know. “Nameless” is also having marital problems, and his partners Tamara and Jake have their own issues with mourning. Violence and strong language. 2006. Murder at the Nightwood Bar: A Kate Delafield Mystery RC 62777 by Katherine V. Forrest read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Los Angeles police detective Kate Delafield investigates the killing of nineteen-year- old Dory Quillin outside the Nightwood Bar, a lesbian hangout. Seeking answers, Kate interviews potential witnesses like enigmatic bar patron Andrea Ross, for whom she develops a powerful attraction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1987. Murder at the Opera: A Capital Crimes Novel RC 63774 by Margaret Truman read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Washington, D.C. A promising young Canadian singer is found murdered backstage at the Kennedy Center. Law professor Mac Smith—an extra in the Washington National Opera’s upcoming production of Puccini’s Tosca—and his wife Annabel investigate. Aided by PI Ray Pawkins the pair uncovers a far-reaching international conspiracy. 2006. Nail Biter: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery RC 62862 by Sarah Graves read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Eastport, Maine. Do-it-yourself enthusiast Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree, a former Manhattan finance expert, answers a tenant repair call and discovers the corpse of local derelict Eugene Dibble on her waterfront bungalow property. The renters, a coven of witches, deny involvement but turn to Jake when one of their own disappears. 2006. Nails: A Gabriel Du Pré Mystery RC 64595 by Peter Bowen read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Toussaint, Montana. Métis Indian Gabriel Du Pré is guiding Jesuit priest Van Den Heuvel into the Wolf Mountains when he discovers the body of a young girl. Meanwhile, a fundamentalist sect moves into town bent on converting the community. Gabriel eventually connects the two events. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Nicotine Kiss: An Amos Walker Novel RC 63945 by Loren D. Estleman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Detroit. Cigarette smuggler Jeff Starzek saves PI Amos Walker during a job gone bad and then disappears. A search leads Amos to Jeff’s preacher brother Paul. But Paul turns up dead along with evidence of Jeff’s connection to a band of terrorist counterfeiters. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. The Night Gardener RC 63285 by George Pelecanos read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes A teenage boy’s body is discovered in a community garden in Washington, D.C., recalling similar murders of twenty years ago. Retired detective T.C. Cook, disgraced ex-cop Dan “Doc” Holiday, and working detective Gus Ramone join forces to investigate. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. No Man’s Dog: A Detective Sergeant Mulheisen Mystery RC 63063 by Jon A. Jackson read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes Detroit cop Fang Mulheisen retires after a terrorist attack on a courthouse injures his mother. Mulheisen’s hunt for the attackers leads him to join forces with criminal Joe Service, former Mafia princess Helen Sedlacek, and FBI operative Vern Tucker. Together they encounter a right-wing militia. Violence and strong language. 2004. Nothing but Trouble: A Kevin Kerney Novel RC 62562 by Michael McGarrity read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes His retirement pending, Santa Fe police chief Kevin Kerney takes a working vacation to serve as technical advisor for a western movie. He also helps U.S. Customs agents investigate immigrant smuggling and cares for his three-year-old son while his career-army wife Sara travels overseas on special assignment. Strong language. 2005. Obsession: An Alex Delaware Novel RC 63677 by Jonathan Kellerman read by John Rubinstein 3 cassettes Teenager Tanya hires psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD detective Milo Sturgis to help after her aunt hints on her deathbed that she murdered someone in the past. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2007. One False Move: A Myron Bolitar Mystery RC 62894 by Harlan Coben read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Sports agent Myron Bolitar’s first duty for his new client, African American pro basketball player Brenda Slaughter, is to find her missing father. While trying to protect Brenda, Myron uncovers connections to the mob and a decades-old scandal involving gubernatorial candidate Arthur Bradford. Strong language and some violence. 1998. One Good Turn: A Jackson Brodie Mystery RC 64403 by Kate Atkinson read by Fred Major 3 cassettes After receiving an inheritance, British PI Jackson Brodie, from Case Histories (RC 64391), retires and moves to France. While visiting his girlfriend in Edinburgh, Scotland, Brodie witnesses a road-rage accident. Later, as the bystanders are menaced, he investigates the incident. Strong language and some violence. 2006. One Man and His Bomb: A Harriet Martens Mystery RC 63849 by H.R.F. Keating read by Corrie James 2 cassettes Detective Superintendent Harriet Martens mourns the death of one of her twin sons and the wounding of the other in a terrorist bombing. After the attack, Harriet investigates the theft of a herbicide that can be used to biologically destroy farm crops. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. The Outfit: A Parker Novel RC 64191 by Richard Stark read by John Polk 1 cassette The Outfit, a criminal organization headed by Arthur Bronson, puts a contract out on Parker for a long-standing dispute over stolen money. While Parker’s associates target Outfit operations, Parker—with a new identity and a new face thanks to plastic surgery—sets out to even the score with Bronson himself. 1963. The Overlook: Detective Harry Bosch RC 64464 by Michael Connelly read by Len Cariou 2 cassettes Detective Harry Bosch and his new partner Ignacio “Iggy” Ferras are investigating the murder of physicist Stanley Kent on a Mulholland Drive overlook. Bosch’s former lover, FBI agent Rachel Walling, soon tries to take over the case in the name of national security. Commercial audiobook. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Pegasus Descending: A Dave Robicheaux Novel RC 63358 by James Lee Burke read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes After the suicide of a college coed, Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux also investigates a hit-and-run homicide and the death of a gangster’s son. When a murdered friend’s daughter arrives in town for revenge, Dave’s ex-partner helps tie the cases together. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Pictures RC 64424 by Robert Daley read by Ray Foushee 3 cassettes When incriminating photographs surface of a European duchess’s husband kissing another woman, the royal family hires ex-cop Vince Conte to find the woman and the photographer. Vince’s cross-continent search leads him to Gigi—with whom he falls in love. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Piece of My Heart: An Inspector Alan Banks Mystery RC 62719 by Peter Robinson read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes An English rock band, the Mad Hatters, is the link between two murders committed decades apart. In 2005, Detective Alan Banks investigates the death of a music journalist researching the group. In 1969, Detective Stanley Chadwick investigates a killing at a music festival featuring the band. Some strong language. 2006. Pirate Trade: A Doc Adams Mystery RC 63211 by Rick Boyer read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes Doc Adams buys his wife Mary a lightship purse with a scrimshaw medallion. Believing the ivory is ill-gotten, Mary contacts authorities, who recruit her as an undercover agent. While Mary is preoccupied with her assignment, Doc becomes suspect in an ivory dealer’s murder. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Plum Lovin’: A Stephanie Plum Novel RC 63889 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 1 cassette New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for matchmaker Annie Hart, who is wanted for armed robbery. Mysterious Diesel appears and agrees to hand over Annie if Stephanie will find matches for Annie’s most difficult clients. Meanwhile Annie’s jilted husband is also after her. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Poe Shadow RC 63356 by Matthew Pearl read by Conrad Feininger 3 cassettes 1849. Writer Edgar Allan Poe’s untimely demise, widely attributed to alcoholism, leaves many unanswered questions for young Baltimore attorney Quentin Hobson Clark. To uncover the truth and restore Poe’s literary reputation, Quentin journeys to France to track down the real-life inspiration for Poe’s fictional detective character, C. Auguste Dupin. 2006. Prince of Darkness: A Medieval Mystery RC 61907 by Sharon Kay Penman read by Kate Kiley 2 cassettes London, 1194. Heeding a summons from his ex-lover Claudine, queen’s agent Justin de Quincy hastens to Paris, where he learns Prince John is implicated in a plot to kill his brother, King Richard. John denies involvement and asks Justin for help. Sequel to Dragon’s Lair (RC 60184). Some violence. 2005. The Prudence of the Flesh: A Father Dowling Mystery RC 64529 by Ralph McInerny read by John Horton 2 cassettes Father Roger Dowling helps former classmate Gregory Barrett, an ex-priest, now a professor and radio personality, who is accused of sexually abusing a teenage parishioner decades ago and fathering her child. After a nosy author is murdered, Barrett becomes the chief suspect in that crime too. Father Dowling investigates. 2006. Rebels of Babylon: An Abel Jones Mystery, Book 6 RC 61860 by Owen Parry read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes During the Civil War, federal special agent Abel Jones journeys to occupied New Orleans to investigate the murder of wealthy abolitionist Susan Peabody. Jones races through the sinful city, surviving multiple attempts on his life, with the help of Mr. Barnaby. Violence and strong language. 2005. Red Chrysanthemum: A Sano Ichiro Mystery, Book 11 RC 64137 by Laura Joh Rowland read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Japan, 1698. Sano Ichiro, now a chamberlain, doubts his pregnant wife Reiko’s innocence when she’s found bloody beside the corpse of a treasonous nobleman. As Ichiro investigates he battles his political enemies and fights for his family’s honor and their very lives. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. The Refuge: A Maxie and Stretch Mystery RC 63675 by Sue Henry read by Lee Adams 2 cassettes Sixty-something-year-old Maxie McNabb and her dachshund Stretch interrupt their Alaskan reverie after a friend calls in need. Maxie flies to Hawaii to help Karen Bailey pack up her house. When a prowler tries to break in, Maxie investigates. 2007. Ricochet RC 63205 by Sandra Brown read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Detectives Duncan Hatcher and DeeDee Bowen are determined to bring crime lord Robert Savich to justice, even though judge Cato Laird lets him go. They become suspicious of the judge after being called to Laird’s home when his wife shoots an intruder. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Scandal in Fair Haven: A Henrie O Mystery RC 63637 by Carolyn G. Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Widowed sleuth Henrietta O’Dwyer Collins—Henrie O—is vacationing in Fair Haven, Tennessee, when police accuse her friend’s nephew, Craig Matthews, of killing his socialite wife. In Craig’s defense, Henrie O uncovers links to local scandal, a student’s recent suicide, and another murder. Some strong language. 1994. The Second Bill Slider Omnibus RC 64587 by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles read by Anne Flosnik 5 cassettes Three mysteries featuring British detective inspector Bill Slider. In Killing Time a male stripteaser is murdered, in Blood Lines a music critic’s death is made to look like a suicide, and in Dead End a famous orchestra conductor is shot during rehearsals. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. See Delphi and Die: A Marcus Didius Falco Novel RC 64031 by Lindsey Davis read by George Holmes 3 cassettes Olympia, Greece; A.D. 76. Roman investigator Marcus Didius Falco travels with his wife Helena Justina and assorted other relatives to the site of the Olympic games. Falco is studying the deaths of two young Roman women who’ve died under suspicious circumstances while sightseeing with a shady first-century travel agency. 2005. Set Sail for Murder: A Henrie O Mystery RC 64622 by Carolyn Hart read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Retired journalist Henrie O’Dwyer Collins receives an unexpected call from her former boyfriend Jimmy Lennox, who believes someone is trying to kill his filmmaker wife Sophia. Henrie O joins Jimmy’s family on a Baltic cruise to protect Sophia from a would-be killer and from heirs eager for their inheritance. 2007. The Shaman Laughs: A Charlie Moon Mystery RC 62194 by James D. Doss read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado. Someone is mutilating livestock and killing their owners. Tribal policeman Charlie Moon and Granite Creek police chief Scott Parris turn to Charlie’s aunt, shaman Daisy Perika, for guidance. Violence and some strong language. 1995. The Shaman’s Game: A Charlie Moon Mystery RC 62195 by James D. Doss read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Ute tribal policeman Charlie Moon investigates several unexplained deaths that occur during Sun Dances. He also has his hands full with two young women courting him, while his shaman aunt Daisy believes a witch is involved in the murders. Violence and some strong language. 1998. The Shape Shifter: A Joe Leaphorn/Jim Chee Mystery RC 63562 by Tony Hillerman read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes A valuable antique native rug, thought to have been destroyed in a fire that took the life of a notorious killer, is discovered in the mansion of Flagstaff millionaire Jason Delos. Retired Navajo tribal policeman Joe Leaphorn investigates and finds himself facing an evil skinwalker. Some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Sinister Shorts RC 63878 by Perri O’Shaughnessy read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Nineteen tales of mystery, crime, and suspense by the author of the Nina Reilly series. In “The Furnace Man” a desperate housewife resorts to bizarre measures to save her marriage. Also includes “Dead Money,” “The Second Head,” and others. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The 6th Target: A Women’s Murder Club Mystery RC 64498 by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro read by Carolyn McCormick 2 cassettes San Francisco. When a mass shooting on a ferry wounds Women’s Murder Club member Claire Washburn, Sergeant Lindsay Boxer investigates and attorney Yuki Castellano prosecutes. Lindsay also delves into a child kidnapping case involving a dead nanny. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. Sleeping Lady: An Alaska Mystery RC 63075 by Sue Henry read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes After the Alaskan spring thaw, Rochelle Lewis hurries to the site of her missing husband’s small plane, where bullet holes and a woman’s beaten corpse are discovered. State trooper Alex Jensen investigates the mishap while someone begins stalking Rochelle. Some violence and some strong language. 1996. Sold Down the River: A Benjamin January Mystery RC 64068 by Barbara Hambly read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Louisiana, 1835. Benjamin January, a freedman and Paris-educated surgeon and musician, helps his former owner identify who is sabotaging his plantation. Ben goes undercover as a field hand to determine if the crimes are the work of vengeful neighbors or a voodoo curse. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Special Topics in Calamity Physics RC 63286 by Marisha Pessl read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes Blue Van Meer, erudite daughter of an itinerant professor, settles into Stockton, North Carolina, for her senior year in an elite high school. But she is unprepared for the deaths of a student and a favorite teacher. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Spinsters in Jeopardy: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 64028 by Ngaio Marsh read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes (Reissue) En route to a family vacation, Inspector Roderick Alleyn finds himself in an alpine chateau that serves as the headquarters for a sinister cult of dope peddlers who practice bizarre religious rites. Roderick exposes a conspiracy to kidnap his son, corrupt a young girl, and murder a wealthy spinster. 1954. Strangled Prose: A Claire Malloy Mystery RC 64062 by Joan Hess read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Bookstore owner Claire Malloy hosts a reception celebrating the release of her friend Mildred Twiller’s trashy new romance novel. During the party, excerpts reveal Mildred has libeled many of the attendees. Soon after, Mildred is found strangled to death, and Claire herself joins the suspect list. Some strong language. 1986. Stripped RC 64161 by Brian Freeman read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes Las Vegas newcomer Jonathan Stride, of Immoral (RC 61116), investigates a playboy’s slaying while Stride’s lover, detective Serena Dial, handles two killings, including a hit-and-run. They link the three deaths to an exotic dancer’s murder that occurred decades ago. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Suspect RC 64052 by John Lescroart read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes California. When Dr. Caryn Dryden is found murdered in a hot tub, suspicion falls on her husband, writer Stuart Gorman. Dismas Hardy’s partner, attorney Gina Roake, represents Stuart, while homicide detective Devin Juhle and PI Wyatt Hunt, from The Hunt Club (RC 61996), investigate. Strong language and some violence. 2007. Swan RC 63275 by Frances Mayes read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Swan, Georgia; July 1975. Archaeologist Ginger Mason and her reclusive brother J.J. reunite when their mother’s body is mysteriously exhumed nearly twenty years after her apparent suicide. New investigations unearth long-buried family secrets as the siblings confront tragic childhood memories. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. T Is for Trespass: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery RC 65338 by Sue Grafton read by Judy Kaye 3 cassettes Santa Teresa, California. After PI Kinsey Millhone’s elderly neighbor Gus Vronsky falls, his great-niece hires nurse Solana Rojas to care for him. Kinsey investigates Solana’s background, but doesn’t learn until much later that Solana is a sociopath who is abusing and robbing Gus. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. Tanner’s Twelve Swingers: An Evan Tanner Mystery RC 64295 by Lawrence Block read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Insomniac spy Evan Tanner seeks a friend’s long-lost love in Latvia by way of Yugoslavia, Hungary, and Russia. Evan soon acquires other companions—an elderly political author, a young Lithuanian heiress, and twelve Latvian gymnasts—who all wish to be smuggled to America. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1967. Terror Town: An Abe Lieberman Mystery RC 62943 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Jewish detective Abe Lieberman connects three diverse cases: extortion committed by a religious maniac, the beating of a former Cubs player, and the murder of a young mother in the south Chicago neighborhood called Terror Town. Meanwhile, someone stalks the family of Abe’s partner. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Thou Shalt Not Kill: Biblical Mystery Stories RC 64826 edited by Anne Perry read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Fifteen short mysteries, spanning past and present, rooted in the Bible. Simon Brett examines an Old Testament murder in “Cain Was Innocent.” Also includes Bill Crider’s modern crucifixion tale “The Man on the Cross” and works by Carole Nelson Douglas, Peter Robinson, the editor, and others. Some strong language. 2005. Three Strikes and You’re Dead: A Murder, She Wrote Mystery RC 64599 by Donald Bain read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Maine mystery writer Jessica Fletcher visits friends Meg and Jack Duffy and their foster son Ty in Arizona, where Ty plays baseball for the AA-league Rattlers. After a victory celebration Junior Bennett—Ty’s team rival and the owner’s son—turns up dead. Amnesiac Ty is arrested, leaving Jessica to investigate. 2006. Through a Glass, Darkly: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery RC 62738 by Donna Leon read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes Venetian detective Guido Brunetti investigates threats being made at a Murano Island glass factory. Soon after, the factory’s night watchman Giorgio Tassini—who blamed the factory’s toxic chemicals for his daughter’s birth defects—is found dead. Tassini’s annotated copy of Dante’s Inferno may hold clues to his demise. 2006. Tied Up in Tinsel: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 62033 by Ngaio Marsh read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes (Reissue) Artist Troy Alleyn visits Hilary Bill-Tasman’s estate to paint Hilary’s portrait. As Hilary prepares for a Christmas pageant, one of his eccentric guests disappears. Troy’s husband, Superintendent Roderick Alleyn, arrives from London to help unravel the mystery and to interrogate Hilary’s staff members—all of whom are convicted murderers. 1972. To Live and Die in Dixie: A Callahan Garrity Mystery RC 63368 by Kathy Hogan Trocheck read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Callahan Garrity, an Atlanta PI with a house-cleaning service, finds a young woman’s body in the mansion of antiques dealer and convicted murderer Elliot Littlefield. Though Elliot is the prime suspect, Callahan agrees to help him find a Civil War diary, presumably stolen by the real killer. Strong language. 1993. Tomb of the Golden Bird: An Amelia Peabody Mystery, Book 18 RC 63071 by Elizabeth Peters read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Egypt, 1922. As archaeologist Amelia Emerson watches her rivals dig for King Tutankhamon’s tomb, villains lure her husband Radcliffe and son Ramses into a trap. The attack coincides with the arrival of Radcliffe’s half brother Sethos, an antiquities thief-turned-British intelligence agent, who conceals a document that may endanger everyone. 2006. Too Darn Hot: A Faye Quick Mystery RC 63590 by Sandra Scoppettone read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes New York City, 1940s. Claire Turner hires PI Faye Quick to locate her missing boyfriend Private Charlie Ladd. After Faye discovers a dead man in Charlie’s hotel room, she digs into Charlie’s past and uncovers unsavory information. Meanwhile, Faye’s boyfriend Detective John Lake resents her working overtime. 2006. Tooth and Nail: A John Rebus Mystery RC 64029 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Edinburgh inspector John Rebus helps London police track a serial killer dubbed the Wolfman because of the bite marks on victims’ bodies. Rebus works with metropolitan CID counterpart George Flight and psychologist Lisa Frazer, who may have connections to the killer. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 1992. The Tooth of Time: A Maxie and Stretch Mystery RC 64779 by Sue Henry read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Senior citizen Maxie McNabb’s cross-country RV adventure brings her and her miniature dachshund Stretch to Taos, New Mexico, where she befriends divorcée Shirley Morgan. Having lost her savings to a con man, Shirley has apparently attempted suicide. But when Shirley is murdered and Stretch dognapped, Maxie investigates. 2006. Transgressions RC 62174 edited by Ed McBain read by Annie Wauters 6 cassettes Ten novellas of mystery and suspense by bestselling authors Donald E. Westlake, Anne Perry, Joyce Carol Oates, Walter Mosley, Sharyn McCrumb, Ed McBain, Stephen King, John Farris, Jeffery Deaver, and Lawrence Block. Some strong language. 2005. Twelve Sharp: A Stephanie Plum Novel RC 62872 by Janet Evanovich read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes New Jersey. A woman claiming to be a bond enforcement agent’s wife stalks bounty hunter Stephanie Plum. When someone kills the stalker, Stephanie helps the agent, known as Ranger, to locate his kidnapped daughter—and finds herself attracted to him. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Under Orders: A Sid Halley Mystery RC 63419 by Dick Francis read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes One-armed jockey-turned-private-investigator Sid Halley investigates Internet gambling and possible race fixing for various clients. After jockey Huw Walker is murdered during a race on Cheltenham Gold Cup Day, Sid suspects the homicide is connected to his investigation—especially after Sid’s girlfriend is threatened. Bestseller. 2006. Unhinged: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery RC 63579 by Sarah Graves read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When Eastport, Maine, busybody Harriet Hollingsworth disappears, amateur sleuth Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree, a do-it-yourself enthusiast and former New York finance guru, suspects foul play. Soon after, Jake’s son is injured in a car crash—an incident that Harry Markle, a cop from Jake’s past, believes is no accident. 2003. Vineyard Prey: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery RC 62353 by Philip R. Craig read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Retired cop J.W. Jackson and his family are spending a quiet winter on Martha’s Vineyard when former Vietnam War buddy Joe Begay seeks help. An unknown terrorist called the Easter Bunny is killing members of Joe’s government undercover team that includes Kate MacLeod. J.W.’s family becomes vulnerable. 2005. Vintage Murder: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 64274 by Ngaio Marsh read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes On holiday in New Zealand, Inspector Roderick Alleyn encounters a traveling theater troupe from his native England. At a cast party, a stunt involving a champagne bottle leads to the death of troupe director Alfred Meyer. Suspects include Meyer’s actress wife and her leading man—and lover—Hailey Hambledon. 1937. Watchdog: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 62362 by Laurien Berenson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Sleuthy single mom Melanie Travis wants nothing to do with her brother Frank’s latest money-making scheme to convert an old store into a coffee bar. When Frank’s partner, wealthy developer Marcus Rattigan, turns up dead, Melanie draws on her dog show connections to clear Frank’s name. Some strong language. 1998. The Watchman: A Joe Pike Novel RC 64020 by Robert Crais read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes When L.A. hotel heiress Larkin Barkley rear ends a wanted fugitive, federal agents hire PI Elvis Cole’s partner Joe Pike to guard her. Killers try to keep Larkin from cooperating with the Justice Department, and Pike tries to keep her safe physically— and emotionally. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. We Shall Not Sleep: A World War I Novel RC 64248 by Anne Perry read by Corrie James 3 cassettes Siblings Matthew, Joseph, and Judith Reavley wind up in Flanders at the close of the war. A German officer agrees to go to England and expose the Peacemaker, a spy who had the Reavleys’ parents murdered. Sequel to At Some Disputed Barricade (RC 64441). Some violence. 2007. What Came before He Shot Her RC 63865 by Elizabeth George read by Mitzi Friedlander 5 cassettes Londoner Glory Campbell abandons her three grandchildren and returns to Jamaica. Eleven-year-old Joel, recruited by a drug dealer, ends up a year later, armed, at the doorstep of inspector Thomas Lynley. Sequel to With No One as Witness (RC 60132). Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. When Death Comes Stealing: A Tamara Hayle Mystery RC 64426 by Valerie Wilson Wesley read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Newark. African American cop-turned-PI Tamara Hayle receives a phone call from her ex-husband DeWayne, who informs her that his son by another woman has died. When DeWayne confides that this is the second suspicious death among his children, Tamara investigates. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Where There’s a Will: A Nero Wolfe Mystery RC 63342 by Rex Stout read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes Nero Wolfe and sidekick Archie Goodwin investigate the will of the late, wealthy Noel Hawthorne. The deceased forty-nine-year-old’s sisters and widow, furious that he left the bulk of his fortune to his mistress, are further shocked when the police announce that Hawthorne was murdered. Includes 1992 introduction by Dean Koontz. 1940. Winter House: A Kathleen Mallory Mystery RC 63072 by Carol O’Connell read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Detective Kathy Mallory investigates a stabbing in the same New York mansion where Nedda Winter’s family was massacred many years before. Nedda, now an elderly woman, had rejoined her surviving siblings right before the murder. Soon Mallory uncovers dark secrets from the past. Violence and strong language. 2004. Winter’s Child: A Deborah Knott Mystery, Book 12 RC 64030 by Margaret Maron read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Judge Deborah Knott’s new husband—Colleton County, North Carolina, detective Dwight Bryant—learns that his ex-wife has gone missing in Virginia. Dwight’s eight-year-old son also disappears after seeing his father. Meanwhile, the police department investigates the murder of a local troublemaker. Some strong language. 2006. The Witch’s Tongue: A Charlie Moon Mystery RC 62561 by James D. Doss read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Ute tribal policeman Charlie Moon investigates a break-in at a local museum, the wounding of an antiques merchant, and the murder of an Apache. He also becomes interested in FBI agent Lila Mae McTeague, who arrives to assist him. Violence and some strong language. 2004. A Wreath for Rivera: An Inspector Roderick Alleyn Mystery RC 64058 by Ngaio Marsh read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes (Reissue) George Settinger, Lord Pastern, joins Breezy Bellairs’s band much to the chagrin of his wife Cécile, who also disapproves of the relationship between the band’s piano- accordionist Carlos Rivera and her daughter Félicité. When Carlos is murdered during a performance attended by Inspector Roderick Alleyn, Roderick investigates. 1949. Wreck the Halls: A Home Repair Is Homicide Mystery RC 63598 by Sarah Graves read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Just before the holidays Eastport, Maine, resident Faye Anne Carmody is accused of killing her abusive husband. Amateur sleuth Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree, a former New York financial manager, sets aside her do-it-yourself home repairs to prove Faye Anne’s innocence. Jake also deals with her ex-husband’s antics. Some strong language. 2001. You Have the Right to Remain Puzzled: A Puzzle Lady Mystery RC 63933 by Parnell Hall read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Puzzle Lady Cora Felton, the public face of her niece Sherry’s crossword creations, finds herself arrested for murder. The victim—Benny Southstreet, a small-time gambler and crossword-puzzle writer—had accused Cora of plagiarism. Cora works to clear her name without revealing her secret partnership with Sherry. Some strong language. 2006. Occult and Horror Bloodstone RC 62812 by Nate Kenyon read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Compelled by nightmares, ex-con Billy Smith kidnaps Angel, a prostitute with similar visions, and heads to White Falls, Maine—a town beset by a shadowy terror. A murderer’s son obtains an amulet that could hold the key to the evil. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Dance of the Gods: Circle Trilogy, Book 2 RC 63650 by Nora Roberts read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes Goddess Morrigan and her assorted allies—Hoyt, Cian, Glenna, Moira, Larkin, and Blair—train in Ireland to battle the vampire Lilith. While Larkin and Blair fall in love, Lilith develops a surprise plan. Sequel to Morrigan’s Cross (RC 63473). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Danse Macabre: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter RC 62873 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Victoria Gordon 4 cassettes Federal marshal and vampire executioner Anita Blake fears she may be pregnant. Anita continues her amorous escapades while trying to figure out which of her several preternatural lovers could be the father—among them werewolf Richard and master vampire Jean-Claude. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Definitely Dead: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel RC 63483 by Charlaine Harris read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Mind-reading waitress Sookie Stackhouse of Bon Temps, Louisiana, heads to New Orleans where the vampire queen of Louisiana has ordered her to clean out the apartment of Sookie’s deceased cousin Hadley. Sookie soon finds herself neck-deep in trouble. Strong language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Evil Star: The Gatekeepers, Book 2 RC 63566 by Anthony Horowitz read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Following Raven’s Gate (RC 61504), fourteen-year-old Matt is summoned by members of the secret organization Nexus to deal with a second gate on the other side of the world in Peru. Matt’s new ally is a street kid named Pedro. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Gathering the Bones: Original Stories from the World’s Masters of Horror RC 63044 edited by Dennis Etchison and Ramsey Campbell read by Colleen Delany 4 cassettes Thirty-four tales of terror and dark fantasy from Great Britain, Australia, and the United States. The compilation is described as encompassing “the traditional and the avant-garde, the quiet and the vividly shocking.” Includes works by Ray Bradbury and others. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. Hawkes Harbor RC 63234 by S.E. Hinton read by J.P. Linton 2 cassettes Terrace View Asylum, 1967. Twenty-five-year-old orphan Jamie Sommers, Dr. McDevitt’s new patient, has led an adventurous, dissolute life. But events that occurred at Hawkes Harbor, Delaware—and something Jamie will only refer to as “It”—caused his insanity and unspeakable terror. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Heart-Shaped Box RC 64088 by Joe Hill read by John Haag 2 cassettes Middle-aged rock star Judas Coyne collects morbid curios. He buys a haunted suit online and discovers that it belonged to Craddock McDermott, the deceased stepfather of one of Coyne’s groupies. Over time, both Coyne’s own motives and those of McDermott’s ghost are revealed. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Last Days RC 63811 by Scott Westerfeld read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Following Peeps (RC 62387), New York City is invaded by giant worms and disease. Five teens—one a vampire—form a band whose music has a calming effect on society, killing the worms and healing the vampires. For senior high readers. 2006. The Laughing Corpse: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter RC 64757 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Someone or something is killing—and eating—St. Louis residents. Zombie animator Anita Blake investigates possible connections to a powerful voodoo priest while she fights off the persistent advances of master vampire Jean-Claude, who wants Anita to be his human servant. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1994. Lisey’s Story RC 63387 by Stephen King read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Maine. Lisey, the widow of prizewinning author Scott Landon, hears her husband’s voice while organizing his papers, caring for her catatonic sister, and avoiding a stalker. Lisey enters Scott’s imaginary world of Boo’ya Moon and fights his demons as well as her own. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 17 RC 64212 edited by Stephen Jones read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes Twenty-two macabre tales of horror and the supernatural. In David Morrell’s “Time Was” businessman Sam Wentworth loses his way—and his identity—while driving home from work. Also includes selections by Clive Barker, Brian Hodge, Liz Williams, and Ramsey Campbell. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Mistral’s Kiss: A Meredith Gentry Novel RC 64600 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Meredith Gentry, mortal princess of the faerie court, devotes herself to the royal duty of conceiving an heir. Meredith takes a new lover—Mistral, Queen Andais’s guard captain. Mistral reawakens Meredith’s fae magic while others continue to plot her demise. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Morrigan’s Cross: Circle Trilogy, Book 1 RC 63473 by Nora Roberts read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes Ireland, 1128. Morrigan, the goddess of battle, helps sorcerer Hoyt battle Lilith, a vampire who has destroyed Hoyt’s twin brother Cian. Hoyt travels to modern-day New York to enlist the help of witch Glenna Ward. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. Night of the Jaguar RC 63373 by Michael Gruber read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Miami detective Tito Morales, from Valley of Bones (RC 60450), asks his former partner Jimmy Paz to investigate the ritualistic murders of Cuban businessmen. The Forest Planet Alliance is targeting the men for planning to deforest the Colombian jungle, but Paz suspects the supernatural. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Rosemary’s Baby RC 61169 by Ira Levin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ignoring the warnings of an old friend, Rosemary Woodhouse and her husband Guy move to an elegant old Manhattan apartment that has been the scene of witchcraft, devil worship, cannibalism, and suicide. Rosemary becomes pregnant, then gives birth, under mysterious and frightening circumstances. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1967. ’Salem’s Lot RC 62402 by Stephen King read by Steven Carpenter 4 cassettes Updated edition of King’s 1975 novel about Jerusalem’s Lot, a small Maine town where the residents turn into vampires. Features previously unpublished material including deleted and alternate scenes, two short stories, and an introduction by the author. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. Strange Candy RC 64009 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Fourteen supernatural tales dating back to the 1980s. Includes Hamilton’s only completed science fiction story “Here Be Dragons”; the very first Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story “Those Who Seek Forgiveness”; and selections set in the Nightseer world, each with a brief introduction. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Tersias the Oracle RC 64194 by G.P. Taylor read by John Polk 2 cassettes Tersias, a twelve-year-old blind boy who predicts the future, is held captive for his powers. Jonah and his friends—a band of young thieves—seek to rescue Tersias but become embroiled in the machinations of the lunatic Solomon. Sequel to Wormwood (RC 59385). For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Three Days to Never RC 63389 by Tim Powers read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes After her great-grandmother dies, twelve-year-old Daphne Marrity steals a videotape that documents a hidden invention of her secret ancestor Albert Einstein. Soon the Mossad and gnostic occultists are after Daphne and her father Frank, as are time- traveling poltergeists and a blind psychic assassin. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Valley of Silence: Circle Trilogy, Book 3 RC 63652 by Nora Roberts read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes Moira prepares to assume the throne of Geall and rally her people against the vampire Lilith. As the final battle approaches, Moira grows closer to one of her allies in the circle of six—Cian. Sequel to Dance of the Gods (RC 63650). Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Political Themes The Book of Fate RC 63643 by Brad Meltzer read by Scott Brick 4 cassettes An assassination attempt leaves twenty-three-year-old presidential aide Wes Holloway disfigured and kills deputy chief of staff Ron Boyle. But when he spots Boyle in Malaysia eight years later, Holloway discovers a labyrinthine conspiracy involving the Freemasons and Thomas Jefferson. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Dead Watch RC 62600 by John Sandford read by Nick Sullivan 2 cassettes After someone murders Lincoln Bowe, a former Republican U.S. senator from Virginia, the White House asks operative Jake Winter to investigate. Lincoln’s wife Madison suspects rival Democratic governor Arlo Goodman and his henchmen. Jake uncovers backroom political conspiracies as he falls for Madison. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. The Eagle’s Throne RC 63369 by Carlos Fuentes read by Fred Major 3 cassettes In 2020, after Mexico protests the U.S. invasion of Colombia, the Americans cut off all electronic communications within Mexico. Forced to write letters, various ambitious Mexicans vie for power under ineffectual president Lorenzo Terán, including María del Rosario Galván, her protégé Nicolás Valdivia, and other Machiavellian types. Strong language. 2002. The Mission Song RC 63644 by John Le Carré read by David Oyelowo 2 cassettes Irish Congolese Bruno “Salvo” Salvador works in London translating Swahili and tribal languages of the Congo for various clients including British Intelligence. At a secret peace conference between Central African warlords he uncovers a corporate conspiracy and tries to thwart a coup. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Seeing RC 62560 by José Saramago read by Alexander Strain 2 cassettes On election day in an unnamed capital city, 70 percent of the ballots are returned blank. Fearing a revolution, government officials declare a state of emergency and abandon the city, while investigators pursue tips implicating a doctor’s wife in the conspiracy. Sequel to Blindness (RC 46904). Some violence. 2004. The Zero RC 63772 by Jess Walter read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes In a surreal post-9/11 New York, policeman Brian Remy guides celebrities on visits to Ground Zero, reinvented as a tourist attraction. Following a failed suicide attempt that causes Remy intermittent amnesia, a covert organization recruits him to help locate a suspected female terrorist. Violence and strong language. 2006. Psychological Themes Acting Out RC 64289 by Benilde Little read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes When African American Ina Robinson’s wealthy husband leaves her and their three kids for another woman, Ina tries to reconnect with her past self. Ina looks up her college boyfriend, returns to taking photographs, and begins to make her own decisions. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears RC 64260 by Dinaw Mengestu read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes Washington, D.C. Ethiopian immigrant Sepha Stephanos operates a shabby store in a gentrifying neighborhood, hangs out with other African exiles, and muses about American life. Missing a family, he befriends a white woman and her biracial daughter when they move next door. Strong language. 2007. The Book of Hard Things RC 62784 by Sue Halpern read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes Recent high school grad Cuzzy Gage meets Michael “Tracy” Edwards, a thirtyish New York sophisticate who arrives in Cuzzy’s small mountain town to compile the archive of a deceased friend. They forge an unlikely friendship that is cut short by violence. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. The Castle in the Forest RC 63892 by Norman Mailer read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes A devil narrates the origin of Adolf Hitler’s family. Alois, a petty civil servant, marries his own illegitimate daughter Klara, and with their son Adolf and other children, struggles to support the family by raising bees. Descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Changing Faces RC 64276 by Kimberla Lawson Roby read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Chicago. Three African American women help each other overcome personal challenges. Plus-size Whitney confronts self-image issues. Lawyer Taylor deals with a noncommittal lover and a medical crisis. Charisse breaks down over marital troubles and a damaging secret—testing the trio’s bond. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. The City of Your Final Destination RC 63281 by Peter Cameron read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes The executors of Jules Gund’s estate deny authorization for doctoral student Omar Razaghi to write the deceased author’s biography. To appeal, Omar travels to Uruguay to meet the eccentric group—wife, brother, and mistress—and learns more about their lives and the essence of love. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. PEN/Faulkner finalist. 2002. Divisadero RC 63748 by Michael Ondaatje read by Hope Davis 2 cassettes 1970s. Along with a hired hand named Coop, sisters Anna and Claire help their father on his Northern California ranch, until a terrible event sends Anna running. 2007. Dry Ice: An Alan Gregory Novel RC 64240 by Stephen White read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Boulder, Colorado. Psychologist Alan Gregory’s deranged former patient Michael McClelland escapes from the state hospital, determined to exact revenge. As Alan tries to protect his family, he finds himself suspected of several crimes. The drama exposes a painful secret from Alan’s past. Strong language and some violence. 2007. Eat the Document RC 64681 by Dana Spiotta read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In 1972, war protestor Mary Whittaker and her lover Bobby Desoto become fugitives and separate after a deadly bombing. In Seattle in 2000, widow Mary’s teenage son Jason, an anti-corporate activist, uncovers his mother’s secret and finds Bobby. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. National Book Award finalist. 2006. The Ecstatic; or, Homunculus RC 63269 by Victor LaValle read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Anthony, a twenty-three-year-old, 315-pound college dropout suffering from dementia, returns home to live with his dysfunctional family in Queens, New York. He experiences surreal adventures involving his housecleaning job, correspondence with a militant Japanese convict, and an unrelenting pack of vicious dogs. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. Everyman RC 62522 by Philip Roth read by Richard Davidson 1 cassette An aging advertising man confronts the loneliness of growing old, regrets his philandering and other faults, and ponders his failing sexual and physical self. He reviews his life chronologically and feels sorry for hurting those he loved, including his estranged sons and three ex-wives. Strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Falling Man RC 64505 by Don DeLillo read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes On September 11, 2001, businessman Keith emerges from the World Trade Center rubble and makes his way to the apartment of his estranged wife Lianne. She tries to understand their apparent reconciliation, while Keith reaches out to fellow survivor Florence. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. A Far Country RC 63513 by Daniel Philippe Mason read by Kate Reading 2 cassettes Fourteen-year-old Isabel moves from her third-world village to the city. But Isabel, who has heightened senses of hearing and sight, arrives at her cousin’s shantytown only to discover that her older brother Isaias is gone. Isabel encounters contemptuous wealthy people and bureaucrats in her search. 2007. Forgetfulness RC 64331 by Ward Just read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Expatriate Thomas Railles lives in the French Pyrenees with his adored native wife Florette. When Florette is murdered by Algerians, Railles’s friends in the CIA find the assassins. But during the prisoners’ interrogation, Railles questions his own desire for revenge. Violence and strong language. 2006. Forgive Me RC 64452 by Amanda Eyre Ward read by Ann Marie Lee 2 cassettes Journalist Nadine Morgan, recuperating at her father’s Cape Cod bed-and-breakfast, joins a local mother traveling to Cape Town, South Africa, to prevent her son’s killers from obtaining amnesty for the long-ago murder. Nadine encounters her own past and also befriends the mother of one of the prisoners. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Friendly Young Ladies RC 63317 by Mary Renault read by Terry Donnelly 3 cassettes Renault’s sexually complex, semi-autobiographical novel set in 1930s England. Seventeen-year-old Elsie Lane runs away from her Cornwall home to find her novelist older sister Leo living on a houseboat with a lesbian lover. Elsie’s arrival sparks a series of events that will turn their lives upside down. 1944. A Garden of Earthly Delights RC 63316 by Joyce Carol Oates read by Judith Ann Gantly 3 cassettes (Reissue) Depression-era Kentucky. Beautiful teen Clara’s fate hinges on four key men: her father Carleton; her mysterious lover Lowry; her out-of-wedlock son Swan; and wealthy Revere—her lover, then husband—who provides material security. Author’s afterword to her rewrite of 1967 second novel. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2003. A Good and Happy Child RC 63746 by Justin Evans read by Mark Deakins 2 cassettes George Davies is a new father with a big problem: he’s scared to be in the same room as his infant son. George’s psychiatrist delves into his lonely childhood, his late father’s friends demand an exorcism, and George himself questions his sanity. Some violence and some strong language. 2007. The Good Priest’s Son RC 61990 by Reynolds Price read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes Forced from Manhattan after the 2001 terrorist attacks, art conservator Mabry Kincaid visits North Carolina to see his minister father, Tasker. Aided by an old flame and Tasker’s African American caregiver, Mabry and Tasker reconcile. Later Mabry confronts his relationship with his daughter and a possible multiple sclerosis diagnosis. 2005. Grief RC 63408 by Andrew Holleran read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Devastated when his elderly mother passes away, a middle-aged gay professor takes a temporary job in Washington, D.C. In the room he rents in a townhouse, he discovers the letters of the grieving Mary Todd Lincoln—and he mourns with his landlord the loss of friends to AIDS. 2006. The Hamilton Case RC 64262 by Michelle de Kretser read by John Horton 2 cassettes Early twentieth-century Ceylon. Oxford-educated lawyer and Ceylonese native Sam Obeysekere investigates the murder of plantation owner Hamilton. Suspicion first falls on local workers but soon turns to Hamilton’s colleague, a fellow Englishman. The case exposes the truth and folly of Obeysekere’s ambitions. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2003. The Keep RC 63912 by Jennifer Egan read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes A convict relates the account of New Yorker Danny King, who helps his rich cousin Howie renovate an isolated eastern European castle. Danny, haunted by memories of a childhood prank that nearly killed Howard, confronts crimes, both past and present. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Magic Hour RC 63255 by Kristin Hannah read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes Police chief Ellen Barton summons her estranged sister, L.A. child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates, to their Pacific Northwest hometown to help a feral six-year-old child found wandering the streets. Julia becomes both therapist and foster parent while trying to uncover the child’s past and secure her future. 2006. Nineteen Minutes RC 64175 by Jodi Picoult read by Madelyn Buzzard 4 cassettes Bullied teenager Peter Houghton takes multiple weapons to his New Hampshire high school and kills ten classmates—sparing the life of his former friend Josie Cormier. Josie’s mother Alex, a judge, has been assigned to Peter’s case, while attorney Jordan McAfee defends him. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller. 2007. The Reluctant Fundamentalist RC 64621 by Mohsin Hamid read by Alec Volz 1 cassette Lahore, Pakistan. Changez reminisces to an American about his time in the United States. Although a Princeton graduate with an impressive job and a wealthy girlfriend, Changez sympathized with the Islamic extremists behind the 9/11 terrorists attacks and returned home. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Terrorist RC 62791 by John Updike read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Fatherless eighteen-year-old Ahmad—half Irish, half Egyptian—has been under the influence of imam Shaikh Rashid since he was eleven. Ahmad’s Jewish guidance counselor in his inner-city New Jersey high school offers help, but Ahmad agrees to commit violence for his religious beliefs. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Truth and Consequences RC 63738 by Alison Lurie read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes University administrator Jane Mackenzie’s sixteen-year marriage to her husband Alan has disintegrated in the wake of Alan’s debilitating back condition. Delia Delaney, a visiting writer at Jane’s school, inspires and seduces Alan, sending Jane into the arms of Delia’s own husband Henry. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Wife RC 63848 by Meg Wolitzer read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Joan Castleman is en route to Finland to witness her husband Joe receiving the Helsinki Prize when she decides to leave him. After revisiting her forty years of sacrifice to the philandering, egotistical writer, Joan threatens to expose a secret. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2003. A Woman in Jerusalem RC 63570 by A.B. Yehoshua read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Outrage over an unclaimed body in a Jerusalem morgue after a terrorist attack provokes response from the owner of a bakery where the woman formerly worked. While attempting to resolve the Russian victim’s burial, a human-resources manager investigates her past, encounters bureaucratic obstacles, and wrestles with personal issues. 2004. Religious Themes Almost Friends: A Harmony Novel RC 63170 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes Quaker pastor Sam Gardner goes on sabbatical to care for his ailing father, leaving Harmony Friends Meeting in the hands of Krista Riley, an unmarried seminary graduate. When evangelist Dale Hinshaw and other congregation members question Krista’s leadership and sexual preference, Sam steps in to diffuse the controversy. 2006. The Best Christian Short Stories RC 63803 edited by Bret Lott read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Eleven stories by Christian writers, published between 1989 and 2006, about characters experiencing divine grace. Includes Homer Hickam’s “Dosie, of Killakeet Island,” the editor’s “An Evening on the Cusp of the Apocalypse,” and Larry Woiwode’s “Firstborn,” in which a young couple confronts the trials of childbirth. 2006. The Bluebird and the Sparrow: Women of the West RC 62727 by Janette Oke read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes When Berta Berdette’s baby sister Glenna arrives, Berta’s entire world is upset. As the girls grow into young women, Berta resents the lovely Glenna and vows to be her complete opposite. Berta drives a wedge between herself, her family, and her God until a family tragedy changes her attitude. 1995. The Brethren: Annie’s People, Book 3 RC 64146 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Amish preacher’s daughter Annie Zook, from The Englisher (RC 62875), still feels torn between her family’s way of life and her dreams to become an artist and to pursue her love for non-Amish Ben Martin. Meanwhile Ben discovers he’s adopted and sets out to uncover his surprising true identity. 2006. The Christmas Scrapbook: A Harmony Novel RC 62595 by Philip Gulley read by Derald Breneman 1 cassette Pastor Sam Gardner, determined to give his wife Barbara a special Christmas gift, enrolls in a scrapbooking class. Barbara becomes suspicious of his “men’s meeting” every Wednesday night and fears he is either cheating on her or secretly getting medical treatment. Suddenly all of Harmony believes Sam is dying. 2005. Daughter of the Loom: Bells of Lowell, Book 1 RC 64294 by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Lowell, Massachusetts; 1820s. Twenty-year-old Lilly Armbruster is forced to work at a textile mill whose owners she holds responsible for her father’s death and the loss of her family’s farm. Lilly plots to sabotage the operation but finds her resolve tested by company insider Matthew Cheever—her former fiancé. 2003. Daylight Comes: Freedom’s Path, Book 3 RC 64234 by Judith Miller read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Kansas, 1882. African American homesteader Moses Wyman decides to run for state auditor, but a victory would mean uprooting his pregnant wife Truth from family and friends and their beloved hometown of Nicodemus. Meanwhile in Hill City, young Macia Boyle, fresh from a European holiday, deliberates about two suitors. 2006. The Englisher: Annie’s People, Book 2 RC 62875 by Beverly Lewis read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Annie, from The Preacher’s Daughter (RC 62283), promised her father she would give up her forbidden art for six months and join the Amish church, but she falls in love with outsider Ben Martin. Meanwhile, Annie’s pen pal Louisa decides to go home, and an Amish mother chooses excommunication. 2006. Family: Firstborn, Book 4 RC 64653 by Karen Kingsbury read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Indiana. Christian drama instructor Katy Hart agonizes over her relationship with Hollywood star Dayne Matthews, while Dayne calls upon his newfound faith in God to help them find a way to be together. At the same time, Dayne’s biological sister wants to meet him. Sequel to Found (RC 63577). 2006. First Dawn: Freedom’s Path, Book 1 RC 64154 by Judith Miller read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Kansas, 1870s. Drawn by the promise of free land, African American sharecropper Ezekiel Harban and his three daughters settle in Nicodemus despite the harsh conditions. Samuel Boyle, a white physician, moves his family to nearby Hill City. With the help of God, the two families prosper and become friends. 2005. Found: Firstborn, Book 3 RC 63577 by Karen Kingsbury read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes Bloomington, Indiana. Widower John Baxter wants to meet his long-lost biological son, movie star Dayne Matthews, before an upcoming family reunion. Meanwhile Dayne contemplates love and God as he faces a friend’s pregnancy and his own feelings for Christian drama instructor Katy Hart. Sequel to Forgiven (RC 62411). 2006. God’s Gift RC 62783 by Dee Henderson read by Don Feldheim 2 cassettes Missionary James Graham returns home on medical leave with a debilitating illness and meets Rachel Ashcroft, the woman who sent him care packages in Africa. Rachel, a money manager and aspiring novelist, recently lost her fiancé. Before committing to love, James and Rachel must first confront their individual pain. 1998. The Gypsy Moon: The House of Winslow, Book 35 RC 64213 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Following her parents’ deaths, Gabby Winslow joins her aunt and uncle in the Netherlands, eventually becoming a doctor. She helps the Dutch underground to smuggle German Jews to safety and later teams up with a British agent to get her uncle out of Berlin. 2005. Joshua in a Troubled World RC 63815 by Joseph F. Girzone read by Michael Scherer 1 cassette Washington, D.C. Joshua travels throughout the city, gathering together a unified band of Arab Americans and Jewish Americans who then travel to the Middle East to try to resolve the conflict there. But two government officials are suspicious of Joshua’s actions. 2005. The Pattern of Her Heart: Lights of Lowell, Book 3 RC 64177 by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes 1857. Tragedy forces Jasmine Houston and her husband Nolan to leave their Lowell, Massachusetts, horse farm and return to her family’s Mississippi plantation to oversee the final cotton harvest. Jasmine’s plans to free the slaves have unintended consequences. Sequel to A Love Woven True (RC 60451). 2005. The Red Gloves Collection: Gideon’s Gift, Maggie’s Miracle, Sarah’s Song, Hannah’s Hope RC 64411 by Karen Kingsbury read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes Four novels of family and faith at Christmas. In Gideon’s Gift a young leukemia patient gives a life-changing gift. In Maggie’s Miracle a widow finds love. In Sarah’s Song a retirement home patient remembers her late husband. In Hannah’s Hope a teenager seeks her biological father stationed in Iraq. 2002. The Road to Home RC 63928 by Vanessa Del Fabbro read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes White South African journalist Monica Brunetti, severely wounded during a carjacking in Soweto, is taken to an all-black hospital. Monica befriends Ella Nkhoma, the young woman in the next bed. With the help of Ella and other patients, Monica rediscovers her faith. Christy Award. 2005. The Royal Handmaid: The House of Winslow, Book 32 RC 63735 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Following college graduation, Rena Matthews and Dalton Welborne form a missionary group and travel to the South Seas. Travis Winslow, recently back from Guatemala, joins them. When a storm leaves them stranded on a deserted island, they endure multiple hardships as their faith sustains them. 2004. The Secret Magdalene RC 63676 by Ki Longfellow read by Bernadette Dunne 4 cassettes Jerusalem, first century A.D. Mariamne (Mary Magdalene), the daughter of a wealthy Jewish aristocrat, grows up hearing prophetic voices. Mariamne and her father’s ward Salome run away to study in Alexandria. Later, when they meet John the Baptizer, Mariamne is drawn to Yeshu (Jesus), with whom she shares visions. 2005. The Silent Harp: The House of Winslow, Book 33 RC 64005 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Wealthy socialite Sharon Winslow is devastated by the death of her fiancé in World War I. Deciding marriage is not for her, Sharon develops her artistic abilities. When she finds herself in a dangerous situation and Temple Smith rescues her, Sharon begins to love again. 2004. Sisterchicks in Gondolas! RC 63895 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Jenna and her sister-in-law Sue are in Venice to cook for a mission leader’s retreat group. The past two years have been difficult for both women, and this trip is a welcomed break. As their faith is renewed, their trust in each other makes them true Sisterchicks. 2006. The Virtuous Woman: The House of Winslow, Book 34 RC 64178 by Gilbert Morris read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes New York, 1935. When Cara and Phil Winslow learn their daughter, whom they thought died in infancy, is alive, they hire detectives to bring her home. Now twenty, Grace cannot adjust to her new life and runs away. Brother Kevin, a scarred recluse, searches for her. 2005. Romance Always True to You in My Fashion RC 64288 by Valerie Wilson Wesley read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 2 cassettes African American art dealer Randall Hollis romances three women—artist Medora, who throws him out; collector Ana, who sees him as a second chance at love; and student Taylor, who uses him to further her career. All three women meet at an exhibit. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2002. Angels All over Town RC 62779 by Luanne Rice read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes (Reissue) As New England soap opera actress Una Cavan watches her younger sister Lily marry and middle sister Margo become engaged, she contemplates her own unknown romantic future—until she meets oceanographer Sam Chamberlain. But their love is tested when Una’s career takes off. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1985. Angels Fall RC 62893 by Nora Roberts read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Traumatized by a shooting in Boston, Reece Gilmore flees across the country. She stops in Angel’s Fist, Wyoming, and takes a job as a fast-order cook. When she witnesses a murder, only reporter-turned-author Brody believes her. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Any Rich Man Will Do RC 62691 by Francis Ray read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Divorced and disgraced, Jana Franklin wanders into Olivia Sanders’s Dallas boutique. Olivia offers Jana a job and a home against her brother Tyler’s advice. Jana eventually wins Tyler’s trust—and love—by confronting past mistakes. Companion to Like the First Time (RC 62376). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. The Barefoot Princess: The Lost Princesses, Book 2 RC 64055 by Christina Dodd read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes England, 1810. Exiled princess Amy Rosabel kidnaps Jermyn Edmondson, marquess of Northcliff, to avenge the mishandling and neglect of his subjects. Amy keeps Jermyn chained in a cellar while awaiting ransom payment from his uncle but inadvertently falls in love with her handsome hostage. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. The Bartered Bride: Bride Trilogy, Book 3 RC 63084 by Mary Jo Putney read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes East Indies, 1834. When young widow Alexandra’s ship is captured en route to England, Alexandra is condemned to a life of servitude. A rescue by Gavin Elliott changes both their lives. Sequel to The China Bride (RC 52269). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2002. Beyond the Threshold RC 64430 by Linda Lael Miller read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Two interconnected romances. In There and Now 1990s divorcée Elisabeth McCartney is transported to 1892, falls in love with Dr. Jonathan Fortner, and tries to prevent his tragic death. In Here and Then Elisabeth’s concerned cousin Rue sets out after her but finds love instead. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1992. Blame It on Chocolate RC 62924 by Jennifer Greene read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Botanist Lucy Fitzhenry experiments with a new breed of cacao at the Bernard Chocolates plant. Her concoction turns out to be an aphrodisiac that leads her to seduce her boss Nick and become pregnant. Now Lucy faces multiple dilemmas. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. A Bride Most Begrudging RC 62837 by Deeanne Gist read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes 1643. Lady Constance Morrow is kidnapped, taken aboard a vessel sailing to the Virginia colony, and forced into a marriage of convenience with tobacco farmer Drew O’Connor. Educated and religious, Constance slowly learns the skills of a colonial housewife and falls in love with her husband and his family. Christy Award. 2005. Calder Born, Calder Bred: The Calder Saga, Volume 4 RC 63578 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes (Reissue) Sixteen-year-old Ty Calder returns to his family’s Montana cattle company and learns the ropes from manager’s daughter Jessy Niles. To Jessy’s dismay, Ty succumbs to the lifestyle of Texas heiress Tara Dyson. Sequel to This Calder Sky (RC 59990). Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1983. Captain Jack’s Woman: A Bastion Club Novel, the Prequel RC 62512 by Stephanie Laurens read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes 1811. Kit Cranmer returns to her grandfather’s country estate after years in London. Disguised as a boy, she helps the locals smuggle goods from Napoleonic France. She falls in love with fellow crook Captain Jack—in reality a nobleman spy. Prequel to the Bastion Club novels. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Castles RC 63407 by Julie Garwood read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Orphaned Princess Alesandra is faced with the prospect of marrying General Ivan, who hopes to gain control of her homeland. But Alesandra’s guardian, the duke of Williamshire, wants to protect her by having her marry his son Colin—in name only. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1993. Code Name: Blondie RC 64059 by Christina Skye read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes A plane crash leaves photographer Miki Fortune on an island with Navy SEAL Max Preston, who’s searching for rogue agent Enrique Cruz. Max suspects Miki is connected to Enrique and tries to uncover the truth, while Enrique—and a cyclone— prepare to strike. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. Code Name: Princess RC 62027 by Christina Skye read by Barbara Caruso 2 cassettes Undercover hotel investigator Jess Mulcahey bribes an employee so she can move to a room occupied by Navy SEAL Hawk Mackenzie. Jess and Hawk attempt to recover a kidnapped koala bear, Princess. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Cover of Night RC 62774 by Linda Howard read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Gunmen raid widow Cate Nightingale’s Idaho bed-and-breakfast seeking a guest who mysteriously vanished. Ex-marine handyman Calvin Harris repels the invaders, but they return and take the whole town hostage. Cate, Cal, and Cal’s former comrades plot a rescue operation. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 2006. The Crystal Rose RC 63899 by Rebecca Brandewyne read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Rose Windermere’s family returns to England from India in 1835 after close friends are murdered. Fifteen years later Rose receives a cryptic message and discovers she’s being stalked by businessman Raj Khanna. They fall in love while investigating the past and uncover a plot to assassinate Queen Victoria. 2006. The Dangerous Protector: Puffin Harbor, Book 2 RC 64061 by Janet Chapman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Willow Foster, Maine’s assistant attorney general, returns to Puffin Harbor to help solve the mystery behind a worrisome lobster catch. She is determined to avoid being with Duncan Ross after their one-night fling eighteen months ago, but Duncan has other ideas. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. Dawn’s Early Light RC 63837 by Nancy Krulik read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Indiana high school teen Sarah Matthews prepares to spend one last day with her longtime boyfriend Tim Frehm before he starts basic training. When she learns that her brother is missing in action, Sarah decides not to tell Tim before he leaves. For senior high readers. 2006. Deadly Gamble: A Mojo Sheepshanks Novel RC 64165 by Linda Lael Miller read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Arizona. Mojo Sheepshanks contends with the ghosts of her late husband and cat as she sustains relationships with her two former foster sisters, an undercover police boyfriend, and a man who claims to be her uncle. Meanwhile her murderous half brother stalks her. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. The Deception of the Emerald Ring: Pink Carnation, Book 3 RC 64654 by Lauren Willig read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Twentieth-century Harvard researcher Eloise Kelly and Englishman Colin Selwick investigate nineteenth-century spies. In 1803, English agent Lord Geoffrey Pinchingdale-Snipe is called from his elopement to quash an Irish rebellion supported by Napoleon’s agents. Geoffrey’s bride Letty follows him and becomes embroiled in the espionage. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Diary of an Ugly Duckling RC 63370 by Karyn Langhorne read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes African American corrections officer Audra Marks becomes a contestant on Ugly Duckling, a television makeover show, to win the affections of her handsome coworker Art Bradshaw. During the transformation, Audra improves physically but loses sight of what is truly important. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Drop Dead Gorgeous RC 64095 by Linda Howard read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes While planning her upcoming wedding, fitness center owner Blair Mallory, from To Die For (RC 59633), becomes the target of a killer. Blair’s fiancé, police detective Wyatt Bloodsworth, initially has doubts about the threats but eventually realizes the danger. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Edge of Winter RC 63507 by Luanne Rice read by Kathe Mazur 3 cassettes Neve Halloran and her teenaged daughter Mickey move to the windswept Rhode Island coast after leaving Mickey’s unstable father. Neve falls in love with a man who has devoted his life to caring for a wildlife sanctuary, while Mickey meets a lonely boy. Some descriptions of sex. 2007. Endless Chain: Shenandoah Album, Book 2 RC 62582 by Emilie Richards read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Minister Sam Kinkade hires Elisa Martinez as church sexton to help run a Hispanic outreach program. Though Sam is engaged and Elisa hides her true identity as a Guatemalan political refugee, they fall in love— jeopardizing Sam’s career and their safety. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Eve’s Christmas RC 63606 by Janet Dailey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Wisconsin music teacher Eve Rowland is opening her parents’ lakeside cottage when she meets Luck McClure, a handsome widower raising his eight-year-old son. A romance develops, but, as Christmas approaches, Luck must overcome his grief and Eve her insecurities if their love is to endure. Some descriptions of sex. 1981. Finding Noel RC 64105 by Richard Paul Evans read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Mark Smart has just lost his mother, his college scholarship, and his girlfriend when he meets Macy Wood at a Salt Lake City coffee shop. Waitress Macy has left an abusive adoptive home and is searching for her long-lost sister Noel. Despite obtacles, Mark and Macy fall in love. 2006. First Impressions RC 63381 by Nora Roberts read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Sharpsburg, Maryland. Wealthy Vance Banning retreats to the countryside for peace and quiet and anonymity while neighbor Shane Abbot transforms her grandmother’s house into an antique store. Vance resists his physical attraction to Shane and her cheerful optimism as long as he can. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1984. Fool Me Once RC 63545 by Fern Michaels read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Virginia pet photographer Olivia Lowell unexpectedly inherits the estate of her mother Allison, who she thought had died during childbirth. With the help of her pooches and lawyer Jeff Bannerman, Olivia carries out Allison’s requests and confronts the past. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Ghost Hunter RC 63554 by Jayne Castle read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes Elly St. Clair breaks her engagement to parapsychic Cooper Boone when his secret activities as ghost-hunting guild boss threaten her career. Elly moves away but turns to Cooper for help after a friend disappears in ancient alien catacombs. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Gone with the Nerd RC 63936 by Vicki Lewis Thompson read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Movie star Zoe Tarleton is auditioning for the part of a nerd. She invites lawyer Flynn Granger to spend a weekend at a remote cabin to teach her nerdy characteristics. While they rehearse steamy sex scenes, someone tries to kill them. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Good Girls Do RC 63436 by Cathie Linz read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Bad-boy biker Luke Maguire roars into his sleepy Pennsylvania hometown to run his family’s pub. Luke is determined to shake things up for librarian Julia Wright, who’s also coping with her wacky family and news that her biological father is alive. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Good Peoples RC 63490 by Marcus Major read by John Haag 2 cassettes Bachelor Myles Moore has had difficulty finding a girlfriend who meets his high standards. His luck seems to change when he bumps into Marisa Marrero, who has just moved to Philadelphia. But Myles’s free-flowing emotions soon send Marisa running. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. The Grand Sophy RC 64160 by Georgette Heyer read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes (Reissue) Widower Sir Horace Stanton-Lacy journeys to South America on a diplomatic mission, leaving his twenty-year-old daughter Sophy in the care of his sister. Sophy soon sets out to solve her cousins’ problems but unexpectedly encounters romantic woes of her own. Includes 2003 foreword by Catherine Coulter. 1950. Heavens to Betsy RC 63801 by Beth Pattillo read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Beautiful and single, the Reverend Betsy Blessing of Nashville tends to her flock while contemplating leaving the ministry. Betsy discovers she feels more than friendship for her former divinity school classmate David, but she refuses to marry a fellow minister—even if he is perfect for her. Rita Award. 2005. Hot Stuff RC 64350 by Janet Evanovich and Leanne Banks read by Anne Hancock 1 cassette Boston. Cate Madigan works hard attending college, bartending at night, and dealing with her extended Irish family. When she returns home to find her roommate is missing and a large dog has arrived, she asks ex-cop Kellen McBride for help. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Husband List: Effington Family, Book 2 RC 63813 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1818. Twenty-nine-year-old widow Lady Gillian Marley must wed before her next birthday to claim her inheritance. Richard Shelton—an earl secretly leading a double life as a painter—tops the list of candidates but abhors marriages of convenience. Instead, he vows to win her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. If You Come Softly RC 63810 by Jacqueline Woodson read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Fifteen-year-olds Jeremiah, an African American whose celebrity parents are divorcing, and Ellie, white, twice abandoned by her mother, meet at their posh Manhattan private high school and fall in love. Despite obstacles the two continue their relationship and become soul mates until a tragedy occurs. For senior high readers. 1998. I’m in No Mood for Love RC 63603 by Rachel Gibson read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Boise, Idaho. After romance writer Clare Wingate catches her fiancé with the Maytag repairman, she has a one-night stand. The guy turns out to be her childhood nemesis Sebastian Vaughan. Now a journalist, Sebastian begins to appeal to Clare. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Infamous RC 63412 by Virginia Henley read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Lady Marjory de Warenne, companion of Princess Joanna Plantagenet, falls in love with Guy de Beauchamp, the infamous earl of Warwick. Though Marjory’s guardians arrange her wedding to another, her passion for Guy persists through time, marriages, betrayal, and war. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. In the Groove: A NASCAR Novel RC 63476 by Pamela Britton read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes North Carolina. Fired from a teaching job, Sarah Tingle drives a motor coach for washed-up racecar driver Lance Cooper. When Lance wins at Daytona, he believes Sarah has changed his luck and pursues her romantically. Sarah tries unsuccessfully to keep their relationship professional. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. Lady Luck’s Map of Vegas RC 63489 by Barbara Samuel read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes India drives her mother Eldora from Colorado to Las Vegas to relive her youth after India’s father dies. They also search for India’s schizophrenic twin sister. Eldora burdens India with her sordid past, while India’s pregnancy forces her to make decisions. Some descriptions of sex. Rita Award. 2005. Lakeside Cottage RC 63442 by Susan Wiggs read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Unemployed journalist Kate Livingston and her nine-year-old son are spending the summer at her family’s Washington state cottage. Nearby, military medic J.D. Harris seeks refuge from the press after saving the president’s life. The two meet and fall in love despite obstacles. Some strong language. Rita Award. 2005. Lasso the Moon RC 63553 by Beth Ciotta read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Arizona territory, 1877. Singer Paris Garrett escapes from her overprotective brothers to fulfill her dream of performing on stage. She meets ex-sheriff Joshua Grant, who must marry immediately to inherit his late uncle’s opera house—and sparks fly. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. The Last Heiress: Friarsgate Inheritance, Book 4 RC 63776 by Bertrice Small read by Gabriella Cavallero 3 cassettes 1530–1536. Rosamund of Friarsgate despairs of ever marrying off Elizabeth, her youngest daughter. When she reluctantly appears at the court of King Henry VIII, Elizabeth meets dashing Flynn Stewart, although Scotsman Baen MacColl also appeals to her. Sequel to Philippa (RC 60223). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Lavender Field RC 63523 by Jeanette Baker read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Kentucky thoroughbred heiress and international lawyer Whitney Benedict travels to California on behalf of the Austrian government to bid on divorcé Gabe Mendoza’s Lipizzaner horses. Though Gabe is reluctant to sell, Whitney soon falls in love with him and his zany family. 2006. The Little Lady Agency RC 62840 by Hester Browne read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Twenty-seven-year-old Londoner Melissa Romney-Jones opens Little Lady Agency, a consulting firm dedicated to helping bachelors navigate their personal and social lives. Melissa dons a wig and assumes the professional identity of “Honey,” but when sparks fly with American client Jonathan Riley, Melissa wonders whether he loves her or Honey. 2005. Love, Cajun Style RC 64097 by Diane Les Becquets read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Lucy Beauregard and her friends grow up in Sweetbay, Louisiana, a quiet, sleepy place—until one hot summer when the whole town seems to fall in love. Seventeen- year-old Lucy falls for a newcomer, musician Dewey Savoi, while avoiding unwanted advances from her handsome drama teacher. For senior high readers. 2005. The Love of a Lawman: Callister, Idaho, Book 3 RC 62775 by Anna Jeffrey read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes After eighteen years, Isabelle returns to her hometown with ten-year-old daughter Ava, vowing to raise horses and avoid cowboys. When she finds it necessary to call the sheriff, they realize they share more than just a love of horses. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. The Love of a Stranger: Callister, Idaho, Book 2 RC 62584 by Anna Jeffrey read by Constance Crawford 2 cassettes Thirty-six-year-old L.A. real estate broker Alex McGregor catches former cop Doug Hawkins inadvertently trespassing at her Callister, Idaho, summer home. When Alex’s ex-husband dies in a suspicious fire, Doug helps her fight off a logger who wants Alex and her land. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. Lover’s Knot: Shenandoah Album, Book 3 RC 63657 by Emilie Richards read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes After a near-fatal carjacking, reporter Kendra Taylor retreats to her husband Isaac’s ancestral cabin in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to heal and contemplate her troubled marriage. There she finds an heirloom quilt that reveals the family’s history and helps the couple mend. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Man from Stone Creek RC 62721 by Linda Lael Miller read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes 1903. Ranger Sam O’Ballivan has come to Haven, Arizona, to catch a band of rustlers. Posing as the new schoolteacher, he will have a bunch of unruly kids to put in order, including the brother of the charming postmistress, Maddie Chancelor. Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. The Marriage Lesson: Effington Family, Book 3 RC 64164 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1819. Thomas Effington, the marquess of Helmsley, hosts his brother-in- law’s three sisters for the season, among them Marianne Shelton. After an unforeseen tryst, Thomas makes an honorable offer of marriage, but Marianne refuses. Thomas enlists the aid of Marianne’s sisters to sway her. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. McKettrick’s Luck: The McKettricks, Book 1 RC 64173 by Linda Lael Miller read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes The modern-day descendants of the McKettrick clan, from the McKettrick Brothers series, experience turmoil in business and love. Cheyenne Bridges returns to Indian Rock, Arizona, to persuade her old flame, gambler Jesse McKettrick, to sell some land for development. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Moon over Water RC 61392 by Debbie Macomber read by Ann Hodapp 2 cassettes Her mother’s death is just one of several disturbing events Lorraine Dancy faces. She learns that the father she thought was dead is actually living in Mexico. Then, after being accused of stealing an ancient artifact, she falls in love with a former mercenary. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. Murphy’s Law RC 63805 by Lori Foster read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes May Price’s best friend Ashley Miles, from Jude’s Law (RC 62377), needs advice after falling in love with Quinton Murphy. The killer Elton Pascal stalks the two women as May prepares for her wedding to Jude. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language and some violence. 2006. My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys RC 63448 by Georgina Gentry and Lorraine Heath read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Three western romances. In Georgina Gentry’s “The Great Cowboy Race,” heiress Henrietta Jennings enters a thousand-mile horse race from Nebraska to Illinois and falls for her toughest competitor, wrangler Comanche Jones. Also includes Teresa Bodwell’s “Moonlight Whispers” and Lorraine Heath’s “The Reluctant Hero.” Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Natural-Born Charmer RC 64336 by Susan Elizabeth Phillips read by Faith Potts 3 cassettes After being dumped by her boyfriend, portrait artist Blue Bailey hitches a ride with Chicago Stars quarterback Dean Robillard from Colorado to his Tennessee farm. Along the way, the incompatible pair fall in love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. No More Playas RC 64232 by Brenda Jackson read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Chicago. Breaking the rules of his own bachelor manifesto, The Playa’s Handbook (RC 63546), Lance Montgomery decides he is in love with a former fling, fellow relationship psychologist Asia Fowler. Lance sets out to win her back from her current fiancé. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. No Safe Place RC 63511 by JoAnn Ross read by Susan Denaker 2 cassettes Chicago homicide detective Kate Delaney begins her own investigation into the death of her estranged sister in New Orleans after the local cops fail to pursue the truth. She enlists the help of a private investigator, ex-cop Nick Broussard. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. Obsession RC 64239 by Karen Robards read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes When CIA employee Katharine Lawrence is viciously attacked, neighbor Dr. Dan Howard takes her to the hospital—where she wakes up with partial amnesia and a new face. After another attempt on her life, the two go on the run. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. On Tall Pine Lake RC 64399 by Dorothy Garlock read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Arkansas, 1980. Orphan Nona Conrad takes a job managing an Ozark fishing camp—and brings along her fourteen-year-old sister Maggie. A package from their half brother Harold leads to danger, while Nona falls in love with the camp owner. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. On the Edge: A NASCAR Novel RC 63457 by Pamela Britton read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Precocious ten-year-old Lindsey Drake convinces widow Rebecca “Becca” Newman to hire her father Adam to drive the race cars Becca inherited from her late husband—a NASCAR legend. After Adam passes the tryouts, Becca’s feelings for the Drake family begin to grow. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. Once Is Not Enough RC 63322 by Jacqueline Susann read by Catherine Byers 4 cassettes (Reissue) January is the pride of her theatrical producer father Mike Wayne. At twenty, she enters his world only to find it one of strange and unpleasant standards. She moves among the jet set, searching for herself and for fulfillment in love. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1973. The Playa’s Handbook RC 63546 by Brenda Jackson read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Relationship expert Lance Montgomery promotes The Playa’s Handbook, a man’s guide to avoiding commitment. Three friends, divorcés Sam and Phillip and widower Marcus, reenter the dating scene to test Lance’s advice, while Lance seduces a colleague with a celibacy vow. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Pleasure for Pleasure: The Essex Sisters, Book 4 RC 64512 by Eloisa James read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Josie, the youngest Scottish Essex heiress, is mocked by her peers for her ample figure. When one of her mockers nearly rapes her, Josie fears she’ll have to marry the lecherous young man. But then an unexpected knight in shining armor comes to her rescue. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. The Prince Kidnaps a Bride: The Lost Princesses, Book 3 RC 64660 by Christina Dodd read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes 1810. After ten years of exile in a Scottish convent, Crown Princess Sorcha undertakes the perilous journey home. She is accompanied by the fisherman Arnou, who is really Prince Rainger on a mission to regain his kingdom and marry Sorcha. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. Promise Me Forever RC 63409 by Lorraine Heath read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes London, 1880. American Lauren Fairfield never expected to see Tom Warner again after their youthful love affair in Texas ten years ago. But now the cowboy has returned to claim both his rightful title as the earl of Sachse— and Lauren’s heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Ranch Dressing: Janet Dailey Americana RC 63428 by Janet Dailey read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Two western romances originally published in 1981. In The Traveling Kind Idaho rancher Charley Collins falls for hired hand Shad Russell but considers marrying someone else. In Dakota Dreaming widowed mother Edie Gibbs buys a dilapidated South Dakota ranch and encounters a handsome neighbor wanting more than her land. 2006. Restoring Grace RC 64484 by Katie Fforde read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Divorcée Grace takes in artist and single mother-to-be Ellie as a boarder at the old English mansion she inherited from her aunt. The women become friends and begin renovations with some distractions from wine-shop owner Flynn Cormack and from the discovery of potentially valuable paintings. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004. Ribbon in the Sky RC 63541 by Dorothy Garlock read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Nebraska, mid-1900s. Letty, daughter of a fire-and-brimstone preacher, falls in love with Mike, who, according to her father, is one of the wild, Catholic Dolans. Betrayal tears the couple apart, leaving Letty to raise their son alone, until fate intervenes. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1991. The Right Attitude to Rain: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel RC 64006 by Alexander McCall Smith read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes When her American cousins arrive in Edinburgh with friends, Isabel Dalhousie suspects that one of the women is marrying for money, not love. Meanwhile, the fortyish Isabel ponders her feelings toward a younger man who is a former beau of her niece Cat. 2006. Sapphire RC 62542 by Rosemary Rogers read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes 1830s. West Indian beauty Sapphire Fabergine arrives in London to claim her inheritance as the earl of Wessex’s daughter. But the earl’s title has passed to distant cousin Blake Thixton. Blake whisks Sapphire to America and offers a choice— become his mistress or his maid. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Scandal in Spring: The Wallflowers, Book 4 RC 63380 by Lisa Kleypas read by Corrie James 2 cassettes After three London seasons, Daisy Bowman has not found a husband. Her father gives her two months to choose someone before he forces her to marry his American employee Matthew Swift. At first Daisy is horrified, but she doesn’t count on Matthew’s charm. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Scrambled Eggs at Midnight RC 63585 by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Calliope travels around the country with her nomadic, jewelry-making mother, while Eliot lives at a North Carolina Christian fat farm run by his born-again father. The two fifteen-year-olds meet and fall in love as they struggle to grow up. For senior high readers. 2006. The Secret RC 63413 by Shirley Hailstock read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Adopted Dallas interior designer Stephanie Hunter wants answers from her biological mother Devon Clayton. But Devon dies, leaving her adopted architect son Owen one final wish: to find long-lost Stephanie. Owen’s search soon leads to Stephanie—and true love. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. The Seduction of His Wife: The Loggers, Book 1 RC 62874 by Janet Chapman read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes In Maine, Alex Knight’s father turns to his housekeeper Sarah Banks for help after Alex is presumed murdered in Brazil. Sarah marries Alex by proxy in order to adopt his children, but then Alex returns and complications arise. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Shadow Dance RC 63686 by Julie Garwood read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Jordan Buchanan is thrilled that her brother Dylan is marrying her best friend Kate. But history professor Horace MacKenna’s warnings of bad blood between the two families intrigues her. Jordan consults with MacKenna—who is later murdered. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. Smitten RC 63208 by Janet Evanovich read by Judith Ann Gantly 1 cassette Desperate for work (and the know-how to fix up her home), divorced single mother Lizabeth Kane applies to be a carpenter for builder Matt Hallahan. Though skeptical of Lizabeth’s technical skills, Matt hires her and begins to fall for his new, albeit unlikely, employee. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1990. Spin Control RC 61632 by Niki Burnham read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Sequel to Royally Jacked (RC 58843). Valerie and Georg’s friends are beginning to suspect they are a couple. In an effort at spin control, Val returns to America to visit her mom. She dates former boyfriend David Anderson in hopes of forgetting Georg—but will she? For senior high readers. 2005. Straight from the Heart RC 64547 by Tami Hoag read by Staci Snell 1 cassette Baseball player Jace Cooper broke physical therapist Rebecca Bradshaw’s heart when he left her. Seven years later a badly injured Jace returns for rehabilitation and wants Rebecca back. But Rebecca has changed—and has kept a secret. Commercial audiobook. 1989. The Stranger in Her Bed: The Loggers, Book 2 RC 64144 by Janet Chapman read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Ethan Knight, from The Seduction of His Wife (RC 62874), is fired by foreman Anna Segee on his first day of work in a Maine sawmill. Anna, back from Canada with a new name, remembers Ethan from childhood and falls in love. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 2007. Sugar Daddy RC 64237 by Lisa Kleypas read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Beautician Liberty Jones is struggling to raise her half sister in Houston when wealthy client Churchill Travis hires her as his personal assistant. Churchill’s son Gage falls in love with Liberty, but she still longs for childhood-love Hardy Cates. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. Summer at Willow Lake: The Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 1 RC 63766 by Susan Wiggs read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Olivia “Lolly” Bellamy returns after ten years to restore her grandparents’ camp in the Catskills for their golden anniversary. She accidentally reunites with her first heartbreak—contractor Connor Davis—who doesn’t remember her. Lolly uncovers family secrets while falling in love. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Sun Kissed: The Coulter Family, Book 7 RC 64470 by Catherine Anderson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Rancher Samantha Harrigan and veterinarian Tucker Coulter meet while protecting a horse from its drunken owner. When her own horses are poisoned, Samantha suspects her ex-husband. But authorities think that Samantha—the insurance beneficiary—is involved. Tucker helps prove her innocence. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Taming of the Duke: Essex Sisters, Book 3 RC 62757 by Eloisa James read by Patricia Kilgarriff 2 cassettes England, 1817. Imogen, the widowed Lady Maitland, returns to the country estate of her former guardian Rafe, the duke of Holbrook. She fancies having an affair with the duke’s illegitimate half brother Gabe, but is distracted by helping Rafe become sober. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Texas Rain: Whispering Mountain Trilogy, Book 1 RC 64125 by Jodi Thomas read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Texas, 1854. Half Apache Texas Ranger Travis McMurray returns home to the family ranch. At a dance he meets Irish runaway bride Rainey Adams, who kisses him then steals his horse. Travis is determined to find and marry this mysterious woman. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. Thanksgiving RC 63690 by Janet Evanovich read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Williamsburg, Virginia. A chance encounter with a wayward pet rabbit introduces potter Megan Murphy to the animal’s owner, pediatrician Patrick Hunter. Megan and Patrick become unlikely guardians of an abandoned infant, and as Thanksgiving approaches, the pair contemplates making their makeshift family legitimate. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1988. That Summer RC 59017 by Joan Wolf read by MaryBeth Wise 2 cassettes Veterinarian Anne Foster, home for her father’s funeral, reunites with her childhood crush Liam, a thoroughbred farm manager. Anne hopes for love despite a decade-old crime, recently unearthed, of which Liam is still suspected. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2003. To Distraction: A Bastion Club Novel, Book 5 RC 63386 by Stephanie Laurens read by Vanessa Maroney 3 cassettes Lord Jocelyn Hubert Deverell, a former spy who needs an heir, courts his aunt’s goddaughter Phoebe Malleson. Phoebe, on a secret crusade to rescue abused servants, doesn’t want to marry—but when danger threatens, she must turn to Deverell. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Tongue in Chic RC 64422 by Christina Dodd read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes South Carolina. When Devlin Fitzwilliam catches Meadow Szarvas breaking into his Victorian mansion, she claims she has amnesia. Turning the tables, Devlin tells Meadow she is his wife. Meadow plays along only to obtain a priceless painting— until she uncovers Devlin’s true motives. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. Trouble in High Heels RC 63787 by Christina Dodd read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes After Chicago lawyer Brandi’s fiancé dumps her to marry his pregnant girlfriend, Brandi meets Italian count Roberto Bartolini and has a one-night stand. Unfortunately, sexy Roberto turns out to be her new client and a suspected jewel thief. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2006. Twice Kissed RC 63296 by Lisa Jackson read by Anne Hancock 3 cassettes Maggie McCrae reluctantly agrees to help her ex-brother-in-law, rancher Thane Walker, search for her missing twin sister, Denver television personality Marquise. Maggie is suspicious of Thane, especially since they were once lovers, but falls for him anyway. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller. 1998. Vanished RC 62482 by Karen Robards read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes South Carolina. Assistant District Attorney Sarah Mason rescues nine-year-old Angie during a convenience-store robbery. Later Sarah receives disturbing phone calls about her daughter Lexie, who vanished seven years ago. While PI Jake Hogan races to find connections—and Lexie—Angie disappears. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Veils of Silk RC 63406 by Mary Jo Putney read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes India, 1840s. Neither Laura Stephenson nor Ian Cameron have any desire to wed. But as they become involved in foiling a plot to overthrow the British throne, they fall in love. Sequel to Silk and Secrets (RC 37972). Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1992. A Very Special Love RC 62906 by Janice Sims, Kayla read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 2 cassettes Three stories about mothers in love. In Janice Sims’s “The Keys to My Heart,” Kiana Everett is raising her orphaned four-year-old niece Courtney when she finds love with Courtney’s long-absent legal guardian Gabriel. Also includes Wright’s “A Mother’s Love” and Perrin’s “Maternal Instincts.” Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. A Visit from Sir Nicholas: Effington Family, Book 9 RC 63405 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1853. Ten years ago, Nicholas Collingsworth ruined Elizabeth Effington’s Christmas by dismissing her affections and leaving for America. Elizabeth married another. Now Elizabeth is a widow, and Nicholas, a knight, has returned to England to oversee her finances and win her heart. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. The Wedding Bargain RC 64633 by Agnes Sligh Turnbull read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes (Reissue) Thirty-year-old secretary Eliza Hanford’s boss, New York coal magnate Daniel Morgan, proposes to her a marriage of convenience. Liza agrees, and the arrangement is a success until Dan is wrongly accused of murder. As the criminal trial progresses, Dan and Eliza realize how much they truly love each other. 1966. The Wedding Bargain: Effington Family, Book 1 RC 63410 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1818. Pandora Effington has avoided marriage for six seasons, yet Maximillian Wells, the earl of Trent, intends to wed her. Pandora agrees, but only if Max completes the twelve labors of Hercules. Despite the seemingly impossible task, Max determines to win her hand. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Wedding Ring: Shenandoah Album, Book 1 RC 62580 by Emilie Richards read by Lindsay Ellison 3 cassettes High school English teacher Tessa MacRae helps her mother and grandmother clean out the family homestead in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. While restoring a tattered heirloom wedding ring quilt, Tessa mends generational bonds, contemplates her failing marriage, and confronts her grief over her daughter’s death. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2004. What a Lady Wants: The Last Man Standing, Book 2 RC 64612 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1854. Lady Felicity Melville is seeking adventure and a husband when she encounters rakish heir Nigel Cavendish bounding over her garden wall. The two are forced to wed in haste after they are caught in scandalous circumstances—but Felicity wants Nigel to love her. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. When We Meet Again: Effington Family RC 64230 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes In 1818 Venice, Pamela Effington allowed herself to be seduced by Prince Alexei’s charm, knowing she would never see him again. Four years later, fate intervenes. Pamela inherits a house in London and discovers Prince Alexei in residence. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. White Lies: An Arcane Society Novel RC 64478 by Jayne Ann Krentz read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Clare Lancaster, a psychic, meets her biological father and begins working for his family’s company. Suspected of killing her brother-in-law, Clare searches for the truth while she falls for Jake Salter, a mind reader from the Arcane Society. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. The Winter Lodge: The Lakeshore Chronicles, Book 2 RC 64477 by Susan Wiggs read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Avalon, New York. When columnist and baker Jenny Majesky’s house burns down, she crashes with her ex-lover, police chief Rourke McKnight. Jenny eventually retreats to a remote lodge where both Rourke and a mysterious intruder pay her a visit. Includes recipes. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. You Don’t Love Me Yet RC 63505 by Jonathan Lethem read by Jonathan Lethem 2 cassettes Denise, Matthew, Bedwin, and Lucinda belong to a struggling Los Angeles alternative rock band. When Lucinda cribs some lines from Carl, her lover and a professional phrase writer, he insists on joining the group as compensation. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. Science Fiction Alien Emergencies: A Sector General Omnibus, Volume 2 RC 63076 by James White read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes The second three volumes in the Sector General series: Ambulance Ship, Sector General, and Star Healer. Comprises stories and novelettes describing Dr. Conway’s adventures in an interplanetary hospital. In Ambulance Ship Dr. Conway addresses medical emergencies throughout the galaxy aboard a rescue spaceship. Includes introduction by David Langford. 2002. Beast Master’s Ark RC 64064 by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes A mysterious killer stalks Arzor, threatening to incite war among human and native inhabitants. Hosteen Storm, a Navajo Indian who can communicate telepathically with animals, sets out to save his adopted world with help from genetic engineer Tani, who must first embrace her own beast-master abilities. Some violence. 2002. Beast Master’s Planet: A Beast Master Omnibus RC 62613 by Andre Norton read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes The first two novels in Norton’s Beast Master series. In The Beast Master (1959) Hosteen Storm, a Navajo who communicates telepathically with animals, relocates to the planet Arzor after aliens destroy Earth. In Lord of Thunder (1962) Storm confronts threats to the fragile peace between Arzor’s colonists and aliens. 2005. Beast Master’s Quest RC 62916 by Andre Norton and Lyn McConchie read by Gabra Zackman 2 cassettes Laris, a young refugee with the beast master ability to communicate telepathically with animals, inherits a spaceship from distant relatives and searches for the home planet of her catlike companion Prauo. Along with her beast master friends—Storm, his wife Tani, and his half-brother Logan —Laris encounters unanticipated dangers. 2006. Beggars Ride RC 64253 by Nancy Kress read by Nick Sullivan 3 cassettes 2120s. The Sleepless—genetically engineered people who neither rest nor age— retake the Sanctuary orbital. They evict their SuperSleepless descendents, creating chaos in a world where people are dependent on Supers’ disease-preventing elixirs. Sequel to Beggars and Choosers (RC 40155). Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1996. Beginning Operations: A Sector General Omnibus, Volume 1 RC 63073 by James White read by Jack Fox 4 cassettes Contains the first three volumes in the Sector General series written between 1957 and 1971: Hospital Station (comprising five stories), Star Surgeon (one novelette and one novella), and Major Operation (five novelettes). Follows young Dr. Conway’s adventures as he treats alien patients aboard the galaxy’s largest multienvironment, interplanetary hospital. 2001. Blood Music RC 63627 by Greg Bear read by John Polk 2 cassettes Biochip researcher Vergil Ulam is fired for his unauthorized development of lymphocytes, restructured cells capable of thought and communication. Instead of destroying his work, Vergil injects the cells into his body and inadvertently unleashes a deadly, intelligent plague. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1985. Camouflage RC 64434 by Joe Haldeman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Samoa, 2019. Marine biologist Russell Sutton discovers an undersea relic that, once recovered, summons two aliens who have lived among humans for millennia. One is a peaceable changeling, the other a chameleon bent on eliminating competition. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Nebula Award. 2004. City RC 62614 by Clifford D. Simak read by John Horton 2 cassettes Eight tales told by dogs about the legendary creature man who was once dominant on Earth even after cities ceased to exist. Bruce Webster was the man who began altering dogs’ traits, giving them speech and eyesight for reading, and leading eventually to dogs’ supremacy. 1952. The City and the Stars and The Sands of Mars RC 63024 by Arthur C. Clarke read by Vanessa Maroney 4 cassettes Two works by Hugo and Nebula Award-winning British author. In The City and the Stars a young man undertakes a quest after learning he is unique among immortals. In The Sands of Mars, Clarke’s first full-length novel, writer Martin Gibson visits a Red Planet research colony. Includes 2001 introduction. 1952. Command Decision: Vatta’s War, Book 4 RC 64013 by Elizabeth Moon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Interstellar shipping scion and spaceship captain Kylara Vatta continues her quest to avenge the destruction of her family and merchant empire by recruiting allies to battle marauding pirates. Meanwhile, Ky’s cousin Stella attempts to rebuild the corporation, but treachery undermines her efforts. Sequel to Engaging the Enemy (RC 63466). 2007. The Cyborg from Earth: A Jupiter Novel RC 62903 by Charles Sheffield read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Transportation heir Jeff Kopal is accepted into the Space Navy despite low test scores. Assigned to the remote Messina Dust Cloud to squelch a cyborg rebellion, Jeff suspects his greedy relatives are plotting to eliminate him and sets out to uncover the truth. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Engaging the Enemy: Vatta’s War, Book 3 RC 63466 by Elizabeth Moon read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Following an attack that killed her parents and nearly destroyed her family business, interstellar shipping scion and spaceship captain Ky Vatta sets out to find surviving relatives, rebuild her trading empire, and exact revenge. In the process Ky uncovers a ruthless conspiracy. Sequel to Marque and Reprisal (RC 59600). 2006. Fifty Degrees Below RC 62127 by Kim Stanley Robinson read by Catherine Byers 4 cassettes Fresh water from the melting polar ice cap has stalled the Gulf Stream, threatening to trigger another ice age. National Science Foundation sociobiologist Frank Vanderwal races to prevent an ecological catastrophe. Sequel to Forty Signs of Rain (RC 61935). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy RC 63367 edited by Sharyn November read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Sixteen stories, one-third science fiction, by writers Tamora Pierce, Charles de Lint, Alan Dean Foster, Tanith Lee, and others. In Francesca Lia Block’s “Blood Roses” two sisters’ obsession with a singer lures them into danger. Sequel to Firebirds (RC 58418). For junior and senior high readers. 2006. The Ghost Brigades RC 63445 by John Scalzi read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes To uncover why scientist Charles Boutin conspired with aliens in a plot against humanity, officials implant soldier Jared Dirac with Boutin’s consciousness. Dirac joins the Ghost Brigade—a unit of fighters modified with genes from the dead—as Boutin’s memories slowly surface. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Golden Age: A Romance of the Far Future; the Golden Age, Book 1 RC 64033 by John C. Wright read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes At a party celebrating the High Transcendence, Phaethon Prime of Rhadamanth meets several visitors—including a being from Neptune who claims to be an old friend—who lead him to doubt his identity. Phaethon sets out to find his memories, risking exile from his utopian, immortal society, Golden Oecumene. 2002. The Grays RC 63903 by Whitley Strieber read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Extraterrestrials, called the grays, hope to save their species and humanity by engineering child prodigy Conner Callaghan. When rogue agent Michael Wilkes tries to destroy the grays by killing Conner, colonels Rob Langford and Lauren Glass fight back. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Halo: Ghosts of Onyx RC 64089 by Eric Nylund read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Twenty-sixth century. The Office of Naval Intelligence creates a top-secret team of elite Spartan soldiers to battle alien Covenant forces intent on annihilating humanity. The Spartans train on the nearly abandoned planet Onyx, where they awaken an ancient technology that could change the course of the war. Violence. Bestseller. 2006. The Incredible Shrinking Man RC 62726 by Richard Matheson read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Ten science fiction tales. In the title novella, spray from a mysterious mist causes Scott Carey to shrink. Includes “Duel,” which became a film, and “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” which was the basis for a Twilight Zone episode about an airplane passenger who spies someone outside his window. 1994. Infernal Devices: The Hungry City Chronicles, Book 3 RC 64153 by Philip Reeve read by Vanessa Maroney 2 cassettes Sixteen years after Predator’s Gold (RC 59779), Tom, Hester, and fifteen-year-old daughter Wren are settled in Anchorage. Wren, longing for adventure, is kidnapped after agreeing to steal a mysterious book of lost warfare technology. Her parents search for her among the traction cities. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. The John Varley Reader: Thirty Years of Short Fiction RC 63724 by John Varley read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes Eighteen science fiction stories including two Hugo and Nebula Award winners— “The Persistence of Vision” and “Press Enter.” In Varley’s first published work, “Picnic on Nearside,” moon-dwellers Fox and his buddy travel far from home and encounter an Earth-born hermit. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Locus Award. 2004. The Labyrinth Key RC 63224 by Howard V. Hendrix read by John Horton 3 cassettes Hong Kong. Dr. Jaron Kwok, working to create a quantum computer to crack enemy codes, dies while deciphering long-hidden cryptologic information. His death places America and Asia on a collision course and uncovers secret societies fighting to shape the course of human evolution through nano-technology. Some descriptions of sex. 2004. Marrow RC 64293 by Robert Reed read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes A planet—dubbed Marrow—is discovered in the cargo hold of a vast, ancient spacecraft called the Great Ship. A disaster maroons an expedition team on the planet and triggers a course of events that will eventually threaten the Great Ship’s existence. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Non-Stop RC 62758 by Brian Aldiss read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Updated edition of the author’s 1958 first science fiction novel. As his seminomadic Greene tribe slowly advances through the ponic tangle, Roy Complain joins renegade priest Henry Marapper on an expedition beyond the protective barrier. They uncover a long-hidden secret that disrupts their world and reveals their true origins. 2000. Odyssey: Engines of God, Book 5 RC 64192 by Jack McDevitt read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Journalist Gregory MacAllister spearheads a campaign to cut funding to the Academy’s interstellar program. In a desperate move to stop him, Priscilla “Hutch” Hutchins, from Omega (RC 57357), invites Gregory to join a space mission to investigate mysterious lights called “moonriders.” The crew makes some unexpected discoveries. 2006. Old Man’s War RC 64670 by John Scalzi read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Seventy-five-year-old widower John Perry relinquishes his earthly existence and enlists in the Colonial Defense Forces. John and fellow aging recruits are restored to youthful bodies to battle enemy aliens in the interstellar race to colonize the universe. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Hugo Award finalist. 2005. Old Twentieth RC 64392 by Joe Haldeman read by Richard Hauenstein 2 cassettes Jacob Brewer, a virtuality engineer, joins the crew of Aspera on a thousand-year spaceflight during which voyagers seek amusement on twentieth-century Earth using the ship’s time machine. But while investigating deadly malfunctions, Jacob discovers the machine has become sentient. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2005. Orbit RC 63426 by John J. Nance read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Pharmaceutical salesman Kip Dawson wins a trip aboard a spaceship orbiting Earth. When a micrometeor hits the craft, killing the pilot and disabling communications, Kip records his thoughts on a laptop, unaware it broadcasts to Earth. While billions read his commentary, someone sabotages the rescue mission. Some strong language. 2006. The Pesthouse RC 64450 by Jim Crace read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes After America is turned into a barren, lawless wasteland, people flee to Europe. Franklin Lopez is stopping to recover from an injury when he meets Margaret at a pesthouse—where she’s suffering from a deadly infection. The two gradually fall in love and seek refuge together. Commercial audiobook. 2007. Phases of the Moon: Stories of Six Decades RC 63047 by Robert Silverberg read by Steven Carpenter 5 cassettes Twenty-three science fiction tales spanning award-winning author’s career from the 1950s to the 2000s. Stories including “Nightwings,” “Good News from the Vatican,” “Sailing to Byzantium,” “The Millennium Express,” and others are prefaced by a brief introduction illuminating Silverberg’s thought and publication process. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. Platinum Pohl: The Collected Best Stories RC 63871 by Frederik Pohl read by John Polk 6 cassettes Thirty tales by the science fiction grand master, published from 1949 to 1996. Includes “The Merchants of Venus,” featuring the Heechee aliens from Pohl’s prizewinning novel Gateway (RC 59083), and Hugo Award winners “The Meeting” (with C.M. Kornbluth) and “Fermi and Frost,” an account of nuclear war. 2005. Pushing Ice RC 64418 by Alastair Reynolds read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes 2057. Space captain Bella Lind and the comet-mining crew of Rockhopper tail Janus, Saturn’s moon, really an alien mechanism, which has broken orbit. The investigative mission becomes one of survival when Rockhopper gets trapped in Janus’s slipstream, preventing any return to Earth. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. Regeneration: Species Imperative, Book 3 RC 62570 by Julie E. Czerneda read by Mary Kane 4 cassettes Biologist Mackenzie “Mac” Connor believes the alien Ro are using the extraterrestrial Dhryn race to eradicate life throughout the universe. Mac travels offworld to prove the Ro are the true enemy while her colleague Emily Mamani searches for legendary survivors of the interstellar assault. Sequel to Migration (RC 61083). 2006. Second Wave: Acorna’s Children, Book 2 RC 63565 by Anne McCaffrey and Elizabeth Ann Scarborough read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Unicorn girl Khorii and her adopted android brother Elviiz join human survivors of the plague on the planet Paloduro in their search for a vaccine. Meanwhile, Khorii’s parents Aari and Acorna discover that Khorii has a twin, Ariin. Sequel to First Warning (RC 61767). For senior high readers. 2006. A Separate War and Other Stories RC 64395 by Joe Haldeman read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Fifteen science fiction tales published between 1969 and 2005 by the award- winning author. Includes “Out of Phase”—the first story Haldeman sold—its sequel “Power Complex,” and the title work, featuring Marygay Potter from The Forever War (RC 48659). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Sky People RC 64337 by S.M. Stirling read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Alternate 1988. The space race continues as Eastern and Western interests compete for colonies on primordial, Earth-like Venus. On a mission to rescue the crew of a crashed Soviet airship, American Marc Vitrac’s team becomes stranded amid warring native tribes and makes startling discoveries. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Specials RC 62890 by Scott Westerfeld read by Barbara Pinolini 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Tally, from Pretties (RC 62180), her boyfriend Zane, and their boss Shay have been reconstructed into super-strong paramilitary “specials.” When they are sent to capture rebels who want to return to an unaltered state of mind, part of Tally wants to resist her programming. For senior high readers. 2006. Star Wars: Legacy of the Force; Bloodlines, Book 2 RC 63767 by Karen Traviss read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Widespread rebellion threatens to ignite civil war in the fledgling Galactic Alliance and divide the Skywalker and Solo families. Jedi knight Jacen Solo, having successfully disabled Centerpoint Station, proposes further military action—with or without official consent. Meanwhile, Corellian leader Thrackan Sal-Solo orders the assassination of his cousin Han. 2006. Star Wars: The Old Republic; Darth Bane, Path of Destruction RC 63786 by Drew Karpyshyn read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes One thousand years before the Republic’s collapse, a young miner named Dessel joins the Sith against their ancient enemies, the Jedi order. Dessel embraces the dark side and his new identity—Bane—to rise to power and forge a new destiny for the Brotherhood of Darkness. Some violence. 2006. Stark and the Star Kings RC 63441 by Edmond Hamilton and Leigh Brackett read by Jim Zeiger 5 cassettes Six science fiction tales by husband-and-wife authors Hamilton (1904–1977) and Brackett (1915–1978). In The Star Kings (1949) a twentieth-century combat pilot exchanges bodies with a galactic prince from the future. Also includes the title piece—a collaboration featuring mercenary Eric John Stark—and a 2005 introduction by John Jakes. 2005. Surviving Antarctica: Reality TV 2083 RC 63634 by Andrea White read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes By 2083 a deteriorating American civilization is dominated by “reality” television programs. Five fourteen-year-olds reenact Scott’s 1910 failed expedition to the South Pole as contestants on the Historical Survivor series. They overcome obstacles with the covert help of a Department of Entertainment employee. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. A Talent for War: An Alex Benedict Novel, Book 1 RC 63482 by Jack McDevitt read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Antiques dealer Alex Benedict investigates the exploits of galactic war hero Christopher Sim, who died two centuries ago. When Alex uncovers information that could expose Sim as a fraud and damage the Confederacy, he launches an interstellar expedition with female pilot Chase Kolpath to uncover the truth. Some strong language. 1989. Transcendent: Destiny’s Children Trilogy, Book 3 RC 63804 by Stephen Baxter read by David Cutler 4 cassettes 2047. Toxic gases released by melting permafrost threaten to destroy Earth. Engineer Michael Poole, plagued by visions of his long-dead wife, attempts to reconcile with his estranged son. Alia, a transcendent from the future, may hold the key to Michael’s—and the planet’s—redemption. Sequel to Exultant (RC 60076). Strong language. 2005. Under Pressure RC 62914 by Frank Herbert read by John Horton 2 cassettes The United States secretly steals oil from underwater deposits in enemy territory. But the last twenty missions have all been lost, and command suspects a traitor. Ensign John Ramsey goes undercover aboard a four-man subtug to find the saboteur. Formerly titled The Dragon in the Sea. Some strong language. 1955. Variable Star RC 63640 by Robert A. Heinlein and Spider Robinson read by John Polk 3 cassettes Earth, 2286. Struggling would-be composer Joel Johnston discovers that his fiancée Jinny Hamilton is really Jinny Conrad, heiress to the Conrad industrial empire. Instead of joining one of the universe’s richest dynasties, Joel hops a starship for far- off adventures filled with romantic intrigue and unexpected calamities. Some strong language. 2006. The Well of Stars RC 64614 by Robert Reed read by Michael Scherer 3 cassettes When the Great Ship, a vast, ancient spacecraft, encounters a dark nebula cloud, submaster Pamir sets out on a streakship to investigate. He discovers a godlike entity with the potential to destroy the universe. Sequel to Marrow (RC 64293). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Twenty-third Annual Collection RC 63279 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Christopher Hurt 7 cassettes in 2 containers Reviews science fiction works published during 2005 in books, periodicals, the Internet, movies, and television and presents thirty of the year’s best tales. Includes Harry Turtledove’s “Audubon in Atlantis” and Alastair Reynolds’s “Beyond the Aquila Rift,” among others. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Sea Stories Any Approaching Enemy: A Novel of the Napoleonic Wars RC 63450 by Jay Worrall read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1798. A squall separates British Captain Charles Edgemont’s frigate Louisa from Rear Admiral Horatio Nelson’s fleet. When Edgemont discovers Napoleon’s plans to invade Egypt, he tracks Nelson and joins the Battle of the Nile. Sequel to Sails on the Horizon (RC 60669). Some violence and some strong language. 2006. Man of War RC 63188 by Alexander Kent read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes 1817. Captain Adam Bolitho, the late Sir Richard Bolitho’s nephew, joins Vice- Admiral Bethune’s command as flag captain of the seventy-four-gun Athena. Bolitho voyages to the West Indies, encountering slave traders and a Portuguese renegade seeking Brazilian independence. Meanwhile, Bolitho’s sweetheart awaits his return in England. Some descriptions of sex. 2003. Sharpe’s Battle: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro, May 1811 RC 63433 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Captain Richard Sharpe is tasked with training the ill-equipped, dubiously loyal household guard turned over to the British by the exiled Spanish king. After his crew is attacked by French general Guy Loup’s troops, Sharpe fights to restore his honor and settle a personal score. Violence and some strong language. 1995. Sharpe’s Fury: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Barrosa, March 1811 RC 63580 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Incriminating love letters from British ambassador Henry Wellesley to his prostitute lover fall into the hands of blackmailers intending to destroy the English-Spanish alliance. Captain Richard Sharpe undertakes a mission to recover the letters while allied forces attempt to break France’s siege of Cádiz. Violence and some strong language. 2006. Sharpe’s Skirmish: Richard Sharpe and the Defense of the Tormes, August 1812 RC 64492 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Captain Richard Sharpe is assigned to guard a commissary officer who restores captured muskets at the small Spanish fort of San Miguel. The French, however, plan a surprise raid. Short story originally included with Sharpe’s Fortress (RC 54861). Some violence and some strong language. 1998. Waterloo: A Sharpe Novel RC 63567 by Bernard Cornwell read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes 1815. Napoleon’s French army advances toward Brussels where allied British forces and local aristocrats prepare for a grand ball. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Sharpe attempts to mobilize Wellington’s troops as both sides prepare to meet at Waterloo in a pivotal battle to decide Europe’s fate. Violence and some strong language. 1987. Short Stories All Aunt Hagar’s Children RC 63355 by Edward P. Jones read by Chuck Young 3 cassettes Fourteen short stories from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World (RC 56918), most set in the African American community of Washington, D.C. In the title piece, a recently discharged Korean War veteran agrees to help his mother’s friend find her son’s killer. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Avenging Chance and Other Mysteries from Roger Sheringham’s Casebook RC 62057 by Anthony Berkeley read by George Holmes 2 cassettes Nine short stories by Anthony Berkeley, pen name of Anthony Berkeley Cox (1893– 1971), a founder of London’s Detection Club during the golden age of mystery writing. Includes the classic “The Avenging Chance” in which clues to a murder lead amateur criminologist Roger Sheringham and Scotland Yard to multiple possibilities. 2004. Baltimore Noir RC 63674 edited by Laura Lippman read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Sixteen short mysteries set in Baltimore, Maryland. In “Easy as A-B-C” by the editor, a contractor takes revenge on his female client. Rob Hiaasen’s “Over My Dead Body” takes place in gentrified Fell’s Point. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Best American Mystery Stories, 2006 RC 63911 edited by Scott Turow read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Annual collection features twenty-one tales of mystery, crime, and suspense. Includes stories by C.J. Box, James Lee Burke, Jeffery Deaver, Laura Lippman, Ed McBain, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, Sue Pike, and others. Selected and introduced by Scott Turow. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Best American Short Stories, 2005: Selected from U.S. and Canadian Magazines RC 62003 selected by Michael Chabon read by Ken Kliban 4 cassettes Twenty stories from the New Yorker and other periodicals. In Tom Perrotta’s “The Smile on Happy Chang’s Face” a Little League umpire copes with regret in life and indecision on the field. Includes works by Joyce Carol Oates, Charles D’Ambrosio, and others. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2005. The Best Christian Short Stories RC 63803 edited by Bret Lott read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Eleven stories by Christian writers, published between 1989 and 2006, about characters experiencing divine grace. Includes Homer Hickam’s “Dosie, of Killakeet Island,” the editor’s “An Evening on the Cusp of the Apocalypse,” and Larry Woiwode’s “Firstborn,” in which a young couple confronts the trials of childbirth. 2006. A Bit on the Side RC 62728 by William Trevor read by Terry Donnelly 2 cassettes Twelve short stories by an Irish writer that deal with personal struggles. In the title piece a married man ends an affair to maintain his lover’s reputation. In “Sitting with the Dead” two sisters who do charity work listen to a widow lament her marriage to a nasty husband. 2004. Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman: Twenty-four Stories RC 63388 by Haruki Murakami read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes Short stories translated from Japanese. In the title piece, a twenty-five-year-old man’s trip to a hospital with his hearing-impaired teenage cousin reminds him of the time he visited a girl who invented a story about a blind willow tree and a sleeping woman. Bestseller. 2006. Breaking the Cycle RC 63628 by Zane read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Eight short stories dealing with domestic violence within African American homes. In the title story, a mother and daughter plan their escape from an abusive husband. “God Does Answer Prayers” deals with a hospitalized boy shot by his father. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Cloud Atlas RC 64339 by David Mitchell read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Six interrelated novellas of different genres and centuries come together. In “The Pacific Journal of Adam Ewing” an 1850s American on a New Zealand island awaits a ship home. In “Half-Lives” 1970s California journalist Luisa Rey uncovers a corporate conspiracy. Strong language. Booker Prize finalist. 2004. The Collected Short Stories of Louis L’Amour: The Adventure Stories, Volume 4 RC 64324 by Louis L’Amour read by Colleen Delany 6 cassettes Forty-five adventure stories set in dangerous locales around the world, including nine Ponga Jim tales featuring a freighter captain who sails the Far East during World War II. Contains L’Amour’s first published story “Death, Westbound” about a train- hopping, Depression-era hobo. Afterword by the author’s son, Beau. Some violence. 2006. The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel RC 64431 by Amy Hempel read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes Four compilations published between 1985 and 2005: Reasons to Live, At the Gates of the Animal Kingdom, Tumble Home, and The Dog of the Marriage. In the compact story “San Francisco,” two daughters argue about their dead mother’s watch. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2005. The Collected Stories of Joseph Roth RC 63133 by Joseph Roth read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Seventeen stories from Europe between World Wars I and II by an Austrian Jew nostalgic for the Austro-Hungarian empire. In “Stationmaster Fallmerayer” a dutiful civil servant and reliable husband falls in love at first sight when he offers assistance to a countess after a railway accident and becomes romantically obsessed with her. Some descriptions of sex. 1992. Complete Short Stories RC 62454 by Graham Greene read by John Horton 4 cassettes Short stories by British author Graham Greene (1904–1991), written throughout his career, that blend comedy with human frailty. In “When Greek Meets Greek” four con artists accidentally do business together. In “Cheap in August” a married woman looking for adventure travels alone to Jamaica. 2005. The Complete Stories of Truman Capote RC 59446 by Truman Capote read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Short fiction written between 1943 and 1982 by the author of In Cold Blood (RC 22726) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s (RC 58223). Includes the early classics “A Tree of Night” and “House of Flowers” as well as the later “Mojave.” Introduction by novelist Reynolds Price. 2004. Crossroads RC 63769 edited by Mercedes Lackey read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Anthology of sixteen tales set in Mercedes Lackey’s magical realm of Valdemar, where gifted heralds and their horselike companions patrol and protect the ancient kingdom. Includes Larry Dixon’s “Transmutation,” Tanya Huff’s “All the Ages of Man,” Judith Tarr’s “Darkwall’s Lady,” and Lackey’s own “Landscape of the Imagination.” 2005. D.C. Noir RC 62948 edited by George Pelecanos read by Conrad Feininger 2 cassettes Sixteen short mysteries set in distinct neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. In the editor’s piece “The Confidential Informant,” a son tries to impress his father by selling information to the police. “The Dupe” by Jim Fusilli highlights the duplicity of politicians. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. Dreams and Visions: Fourteen Flights of Fantasy RC 63789 edited by M. Jerry Weiss and Helen S. Weiss read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Anthology of short fantasy stories about family, love, and revenge by authors including Joan Bauer, Rich Wallace, and Tamora Pierce. In “Dry Spell” a son avenges the death of his mother, a witch. In “Depressing Acres” Mona suspects that an elderly babysitter steals children. For senior high readers. 2006. Dublin Noir: The Celtic Tiger vs. the Ugly American RC 64135 edited by Ken Bruen read by John Haag 2 cassettes Nineteen short crime stories set in the Irish capital. In Laura Lippman’s “The Honor Bar” a scorned American tourist exacts revenge on her ex-boyfriend with a new conquest. Also includes selections by Gary Phillips, Ray Banks, Jim Fusilli, and others. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 2006. The Faery Reel: Tales from the Twilight Realm RC 60897 edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling read by Nicola Daval 3 cassettes Anthology of short stories by fantasy writers including Delia Sherman, Holly Black, and Neil Gaiman. In “Screaming for Faeries” a girl reluctantly accepts the faeries’ advice to communicate truthfully with her boyfriend. In “Elvenbrood” a teenager seeks an explanation for his odd new home. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2004. Feeling Very Strange: The Slipstream Anthology RC 64111 edited by James Patrick Kelly and John Kessel read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Nineteen surreal tales combining elements of fantasy, magic realism, and science fiction. In Michael Chabon’s “The God of Dark Laughter” (2001) two Indiana boys discover a dead circus clown. Also includes work by Karen Joy Fowler, Jonathan Lethem, George Saunders, and others. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Firebirds Rising: An Anthology of Original Science Fiction and Fantasy RC 63367 edited by Sharyn November read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes Sixteen stories, one-third science fiction, by writers Tamora Pierce, Charles de Lint, Alan Dean Foster, Tanith Lee, and others. In Francesca Lia Block’s “Blood Roses” two sisters’ obsession with a singer lures them into danger. Sequel to Firebirds (RC 58418). For junior and senior high readers. 2006. Fresh Men Two: New Voices in Gay Fiction RC 64632 edited by Donald Weise read by Alec Volz 3 cassettes Twenty short stories about gay experience—coming of age, adult heartbreak, relationships, and family. In “Last Summer” Johnny moves on after his lover’s death. “An Ideal Couple” follows the evolving friendship between Tom and an older man. Sequel to Fresh Men (RC 60469). Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. The Garden of Eden and Other Criminal Delights RC 63645 by Faye Kellerman read by Roger Rees and others 2 cassettes Seventeen short stories include mysteries and family tales. In the previously unpublished title piece, Rina Decker discovers the body of her elderly gardening buddy. In “The Stalker” Dana’s boyfriend changes after they marry. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Gathering the Bones: Original Stories from the World’s Masters of Horror RC 63044 edited by Dennis Etchison and Ramsey Campbell read by Colleen Delany 4 cassettes Thirty-four tales of terror and dark fantasy from Great Britain, Australia, and the United States. The compilation is described as encompassing “the traditional and the avant-garde, the quiet and the vividly shocking.” Includes works by Ray Bradbury and others. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2003. A Good Hanging: Short Stories; a John Rebus Mystery RC 64530 by Ian Rankin read by Graeme Malcolm 2 cassettes Twelve mysteries featuring Edinburgh detective John Rebus. In the title story, a Shakespearean reference helps solve a murder. In “Tit for Tat” an accused Peeping Tom appears to get his comeuppance. In “Sunday” Rebus broods over a fatal stabbing. Some violence and some strong language. 1992. The Guy Not Taken: Stories RC 63382 by Jennifer Weiner read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Eleven short stories about thirty-something women who struggle with their family lives. In the title piece a married housewife with a new baby discovers, via the Internet, that her former boyfriend is engaged. In “The Mother’s Hour” a first-time mom is embarrassed about her toddler’s tantrums. Bestseller. 2006. Guys and Dolls: The Stories of Damon Runyon RC 61679 by Damon Runyon read by Conrad Feininger 3 cassettes Thirty-two tales of gangsters, chorus girls, hustlers, and cops by journalist and author Damon Runyan (1884– 1946) that inspired the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls. Includes “The Lemon Drop Kid,” “Dream Street Rose,” “So You Won’t Talk!” and “All Horse Players Die Broke.” Introduction by William Kennedy. 1992. The Incredible Shrinking Man RC 62726 by Richard Matheson read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes Ten science fiction tales. In the title novella, spray from a mysterious mist causes Scott Carey to shrink. Includes “Duel,” which became a film, and “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” which was the basis for a Twilight Zone episode about an airplane passenger who spies someone outside his window. 1994. The John Varley Reader: Thirty Years of Short Fiction RC 63724 by John Varley read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes Eighteen science fiction stories including two Hugo and Nebula Award winners— “The Persistence of Vision” and “Press Enter.” In Varley’s first published work, “Picnic on Nearside,” moon-dwellers Fox and his buddy travel far from home and encounter an Earth-born hermit. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Locus Award. 2004. Last Evenings on Earth RC 64304 by Roberto Bolaño read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Fourteen stories about Chilean exiles in Latin America and Europe by a prizewinning, Chilean-born author. In the title piece a father and son test their bond during an Acapulco vacation. In “Gómez Palacio” a twenty-three-year-old poetry teacher has a profound encounter with his program’s director. Some descriptions of sex. 1997. Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports RC 63841 by Alden R. Carter read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Interconnected short stories centering around a Wisconsin high school’s football team and their friends. In “Elvis” a football player collects money so a foster girl can go to homecoming. In “Kicker Wanted” a punter’s female rugby-playing English cousin becomes the new field-goal kicker. For senior high readers. 2006. The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror, Volume 17 RC 64212 edited by Stephen Jones read by Jack Fox 5 cassettes Twenty-two macabre tales of horror and the supernatural. In David Morrell’s “Time Was” businessman Sam Wentworth loses his way—and his identity—while driving home from work. Also includes selections by Clive Barker, Brian Hodge, Liz Williams, and Ramsey Campbell. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Mammoth Book of More Historical Whodunnits RC 63321 edited by Mike Ashley read by Terry Donnelly 4 cassettes Twenty-two historical mysteries—all but one previously unpublished—spanning sixteen centuries from ancient Rome to the reign of England’s James I. Relates tales of the last Roman crime in Britain, the Crusades, the Peasants’ Revolt, and an Elizabethan serial killer. Authors include Steven Saylor, Marilyn Todd, and Philip Gooden. 2001. A Moment on the Edge: One Hundred Years of Crime Stories by Women RC 63222 edited by Elizabeth George read by Gabra Zackman 4 cassettes Bestselling author of the Thomas Lynley series selects wide-ranging mystery, suspense, and psychological fiction written between 1917 and 2001. Includes works by Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, Shirley Jackson, Joyce Carol Oates, Minette Walters, and other female writers. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. New Stories from the South: The Year’s Best, 2006 RC 63256 edited by Allan Gurganus read by Frank Coffee 3 cassettes Twenty Southern short stories published in U.S. magazines in 2005. Features Wendell Berry’s “Mike,” Nanci Kincaid’s “The Currency of Love,” Daniel Wallace’s “Justice,” and work by J.D. Chapman, Kevin Wilson, and others. Includes introduction and author biographies and commentary. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Oxford Book of Modern Fairy Tales RC 63185 edited by Alison Lurie read by Kristin Allison 3 cassettes Anthology of stories about magic and transformation—often incorporating traditional folktale elements—written between 1839 and 1989. Includes pieces by authors such as Oscar Wilde, L.F. Baum, E. Nesbit, Joan Aiken, I.B. Singer, Ursula Le Guin, and Jane Yolen. Some strong language. 1993. The Phantom Bandit: Western Stories RC 62549 by Frank Bonham read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Eight short tales published in the 1940s and 1950s. In “Wanted!” a former army officer convicted of embezzling escapes custody and pursues the real culprit. Also includes “Hell in Dakota” and the title piece, a fictionalized account of safe-robber and would-be poet Black Bart. Foreword by Bill Pronzini. 2005. Phases of the Moon: Stories of Six Decades RC 63047 by Robert Silverberg read by Steven Carpenter 5 cassettes Twenty-three science fiction tales spanning award-winning author’s career from the 1950s to the 2000s. Stories including “Nightwings,” “Good News from the Vatican,” “Sailing to Byzantium,” “The Millennium Express,” and others are prefaced by a brief introduction illuminating Silverberg’s thought and publication process. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2004. Platinum Pohl: The Collected Best Stories RC 63871 by Frederik Pohl read by John Polk 6 cassettes Thirty tales by the science fiction grand master, published from 1949 to 1996. Includes “The Merchants of Venus,” featuring the Heechee aliens from Pohl’s prizewinning novel Gateway (RC 59083), and Hugo Award winners “The Meeting” (with C.M. Kornbluth) and “Fermi and Frost,” an account of nuclear war. 2005. The Pushcart Prize XXXI: Best of the Small Presses, 2007 RC 64201 edited by Bill Henderson read by Roy Avers 4 cassettes Sixty-three short stories, essays, and poems from literary magazines, online and print journals, and small presses. Includes Wendell Berry’s “The Way of Ignorance,” Kate Braverman’s “Cocktail Hour,” Louise Glück’s “Persephone the Wanderer,” and Stephen Dunn’s “Salvation.” Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. A Separate War and Other Stories RC 64395 by Joe Haldeman read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Fifteen science fiction tales published between 1969 and 2005 by the award- winning author. Includes “Out of Phase”—the first story Haldeman sold—its sequel “Power Complex,” and the title work, featuring Marygay Potter from The Forever War (RC 48659). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Sinister Shorts RC 63878 by Perri O’Shaughnessy read by Megan Burnett 2 cassettes Nineteen tales of mystery, crime, and suspense by the author of the Nina Reilly series. In “The Furnace Man” a desperate housewife resorts to bizarre measures to save her marriage. Also includes “Dead Money,” “The Second Head,” and others. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Smoke and Mirrors: Short Fictions and Illusions RC 62930 by Neil Gaiman read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Twenty-nine short fantasy and science fiction stories published between 1984 and 1998. In “Chivalry” a woman finds the Holy Grail in a secondhand shop. Also includes “Nicholas Was . . . ,” “Troll Bridge,” “Virus,” “Vampire Sestina,” “Babycakes,” “Murder Mysteries,” and an introduction. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998. The Snow Walker RC 63002 by Farley Mowat read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes (Reissue) Short narratives depicting the experiences of Arctic inhabitants as they struggle to survive, raise families, and maintain their culture. Includes the title piece and “Walk Well, My Brother,” an account of a downed pilot’s unlikely rescue by his passenger, a native woman dying of tuberculosis. Some strong language. 1975. The Stories of Mary Gordon RC 64409 by Mary Gordon read by Erin Jones 4 cassettes Forty-two tales, some previously unpublished, by the award-winning writer. In “City Life” a New York wife and mother haunted by childhood dysfunction withdraws after a confrontation with a neighbor. Includes “Death in Naples,” “Now I Am Married,” and other pieces that challenge assumptions about family, self, life, and mortality. 2006. Strange Candy RC 64009 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Fourteen supernatural tales dating back to the 1980s. Includes Hamilton’s only completed science fiction story “Here Be Dragons”; the very first Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter story “Those Who Seek Forgiveness”; and selections set in the Nightseer world, each with a brief introduction. Violence and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Telling Tales RC 64423 edited by Nadine Gordimer read by Barry Bernson 2 cassettes Twenty-one short stories from around the world written to benefit the fight against AIDS. In “The Ultimate Safari” by editor Gordimer, refugees hide from war in a game park. Also includes contributions by Woody Allen, Margaret Atwood, Chinua Achebe, Amos Oz, and Salman Rushdie among others. 2004. The Tent RC 62248 by Margaret Atwood read by Susan McInerney 1 cassette Short stories by the prizewinning Canadian author of The Handmaid’s Tale (RC 24695). The title piece is a prose poem about a compulsive writer who tries to protect her loved ones by scribbling observations on a paper tent as wild monsters howl outside. 2006 Thou Shalt Not Kill: Biblical Mystery Stories RC 64826 edited by Anne Perry read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Fifteen short mysteries, spanning past and present, rooted in the Bible. Simon Brett examines an Old Testament murder in “Cain Was Innocent.” Also includes Bill Crider’s modern crucifixion tale “The Man on the Cross” and works by Carole Nelson Douglas, Peter Robinson, the editor, and others. Some strong language. 2005. Transgressions RC 62174 edited by Ed McBain read by Annie Wauters 6 cassettes Ten novellas of mystery and suspense by bestselling authors Donald E. Westlake, Anne Perry, Joyce Carol Oates, Walter Mosley, Sharyn McCrumb, Ed McBain, Stephen King, John Farris, Jeffery Deaver, and Lawrence Block. Some strong language. 2005. Under the Mistletoe RC 63665 by Mary Balogh read by Anne Hancock 2 cassettes Regency England, early 1800s. Five holiday stories whose lonely characters unexpectedly find love and joy. In “A Family Christmas” the return of commoner Edwin Chambers to his young wife transforms her noble family’s austere gathering into a joyous celebration and mends the rift in the couple’s arranged marriage. 2003. The Year’s Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection RC 63189 edited by Ellen Datlow and Kelly Link read by Jim Zeiger 8 cassettes in 2 containers Forty selections of short fiction and poetry by Isabel Allende, Jeffrey Ford, Chuck Palahniuk, Geoff Ryman, and others, published in 2005. Editors’ yearly overview of the genre includes sections on graphic novels, anime and manga, music, and the media. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Twenty-third Annual Collection RC 63279 edited by Gardner Dozois read by Christopher Hurt 7 cassettes in 2 containers Reviews science fiction works published during 2005 in books, periodicals, the Internet, movies, and television and presents thirty of the year’s best tales. Includes Harry Turtledove’s “Audubon in Atlantis” and Alastair Reynolds’s “Beyond the Aquila Rift,” among others. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Spies and Espionage The Afghan RC 63860 by Frederick Forsyth read by John Horton 2 cassettes Retired British army colonel Mike Martin, from The Fist of God (RC 38887), impersonates a former colleague, Taliban fighter Izmat Khan, who is locked up in Guantánamo, Cuba. Multilingual Martin tries to unravel an Al Qaeda plot in Afghanistan before it deploys in America. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Collectors RC 63858 by David Baldacci read by L.J. Ganser 3 cassettes When someone murders the head of the rare book room of the Library of Congress, eccentric colleague Caleb Shaw rounds up his buddies from The Camel Club (RC 60678) to investigate. Soon con artist Annabelle Conroy crosses their path. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Defection of A.J. Lewinter: A Novel of Duplicity RC 63246 by Robert Littell read by Peter Ganim 2 cassettes (Reissue) A.J. Lewinter, an eccentric American scientist specializing in missiles, defects to the Soviet Union while on a trip to Japan. His KGB handler Yefgeny Pogodin and his U.S. counterpart Leo Diamond tiptoe through political minefields while trying to decipher each other’s reactions. Strong language. 1973. The Key to Rebecca RC 63542 by Ken Follett read by Alexander Strain 3 cassettes (Reissue) German spy Alex Wolff steals the British army’s secret plans and sends them to Rommel using a code whose key lies in the pages of Daphne du Maurier’s novel Rebecca. British major William Vandam sets out to destroy Wolff. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1980. The Keys of Hell RC 63602 by Jack Higgins read by David Hartley-Margolin 1 cassette Manhattan, 1995. A mobster confronts Paul Chavasse with a thirty-year-old case from Paul’s days with a secret British intelligence unit. The episode—which involved a sacred Madonna statue hidden away by Franciscan fathers from communist Albanian authorities—has unexpected links to the present. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. Last Call for Blackford Oakes: A Blackford Oakes Novel RC 62623 by William F. Buckley Jr. read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes U.S. president Ronald Reagan sends veteran CIA agent Blackford Oakes to Moscow to investigate a rumored assassination plot against Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Oakes falls for Soviet urologist Ursina Chadinov and engages in a deadly struggle with British diplomat-turned-communist agent Kim Philby. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. The Last Spymaster RC 63904 by Gayle Lynds read by Victoria Gordon 3 cassettes After years in federal prison for treason, legendary CIA agent Jay Tice escapes. Twenty-nine-year-old agent Elaine Cunningham, a “hunter” who specializes in finding people, has two days to capture the former spy. The chase leads to murder, treachery, and the unraveling of a deadly conspiracy. Violence and strong language. 2006. The Messenger RC 63176 by Daniel Silva read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes A suspected Al Qaeda terrorist funded by a Saudi billionaire dies in London, leaving behind evidence of a planned attack on the Vatican. Israeli agent and art restorer Gabriel Allon, from Prince of Fire (RC 59822), travels to Rome, but papal circles have already been infiltrated. Some violence. Bestseller. 2006. The Prisoner of Guantánamo RC 63134 by Dan Fesperman read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Guantánamo, Cuba. FBI interrogator Revere Falk is gaining the confidence of Yemeni teenager Adnan al-Hamdi. After an American soldier is washed ashore on Cuban soil, Adnan is taken away by the CIA. Falk is caught in a cat-and-mouse game of espionage that exposes his own secret past. Strong language. 2006. Spy: An Alex Hawke Thriller RC 63869 by Ted Bell read by Barry Bernson 3 cassettes While Mexican troops continually cross the U.S. border to help drug dealers and illegal aliens, British agent Alex Hawke, his buddy Stokely Jones, and Scotland Yard inspector Ambrose Congreve thwart a plan by Islamic terrorists and Latin American criminals to invade the United States. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Checkmate; a Splinter Cell Adventure RC 64124 by David Michaels read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Special agent Sam Fisher, a splinter cell with the covert NSA subdivision Third Echelon, intercepts a freighter carrying radioactive material headed for the U.S. coast. Meanwhile, thousands of residents of a remote New Mexico town are fatally poisoned. Fisher races to find the mastermind behind the attacks. Some violence. 2006. Topaz RC 64416 by Leon Uris read by Fred Major 2 cassettes (Reissue) 1960s. A Russian defector reveals the existence of “Topaz”—a Soviet spy network operating inside the French government—and the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba. French Secret Service agent and diplomat André Devereaux finds his loyalties tested when he analyzes conflicting intelligence reports of threats to both France and America. 1967. Sports Amazing Grace RC 63432 by Megan Shull read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Grace “Ace” Kincaid, cover-girl spokesmodel and tennis sensation, quits at the peak of her game. With the help of her mother, Grace escapes the limelight to try being an ordinary teenager in Medicine Hat, Alaska. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. Brunettes Strike Back RC 63359 by Kieran Scott read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Annisa, from I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader (RC 60840), is still the only brunette on her Florida cheerleading squad. When the group heads to a championship competition, cheerleaders from Annisa’s former New Jersey high school arrive, making Annisa choose between fitting in or being herself. For senior high readers. 2006. Crackback RC 62753 by John Coy read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette At the start of a promising high school football season, sixteen-year-old linebacker Miles Manning faces pressures from his coach, his highly critical father, and his friend Zach, who wants him to take performance-enhancing drugs. Miles also copes with first love and a family secret. For senior high readers. 2005. Dairy Queen RC 62782 by Catherine Gilbert Murdock read by Lindsay Ellison 2 cassettes Red Bend, Wisconsin. Fifteen-year-old D.J. Schwenk describes her decision to try out for her high school football team. Over the summer she works the family dairy farm, trains Brian Nelson—the rival team’s quarterback—and discovers boys and the importance of talking. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2006. Journey into Darkness: The Unauthorized History of Kane RC 63487 by Michael Chiappetta read by Walter Dixon 2 cassettes After surviving a suspicious fire that kills his family, Glen Callaway endures several abusive foster homes until joining Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment. As “Kane,” Glen seeks revenge in the ring and learns the shocking identity of the adversary known as Undertaker. Some violence and some strong language. 2005. Love, Football, and Other Contact Sports RC 63841 by Alden R. Carter read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes Interconnected short stories centering around a Wisconsin high school’s football team and their friends. In “Elvis” a football player collects money so a foster girl can go to homecoming. In “Kicker Wanted” a punter’s female rugby-playing English cousin becomes the new field-goal kicker. For senior high readers. 2006. Suspense Act of Treason: CIA Agent Mitch Rapp RC 63866 by Vince Flynn read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes A terrorist attack on the motorcade of Democratic Party presidential candidate Josh Alexander kills his wife and eighteen others—and gives Alexander a landslide victory the following month. CIA agent Mitch Rapp investigates the incident and uncovers a traitor who threatens the nation. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Alexandria Link RC 63516 by Steve Berry read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes The son of Copenhagen rare-book-seller Cotton Malone, from The Templar Legacy (RC 61331), is abducted and Malone’s store is destroyed. The kidnappers want the key to locating the remains of the vanished library of Alexandria, and only Malone knows its whereabouts. Violence and strong language. 2007. The Alibi Man RC 63498 by Tami Hoag read by Beth McDonald 2 cassettes When former narcotics detective Elena Estes, now a horse trainer, discovers the body of one of her friends dumped in a canal, her investigation leads her back to her previous Palm Beach, Florida, circles. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Amber Room RC 63752 by Steve Berry read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Judge Rachel Cutler’s father, Karol Borya, dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving her clues to a decades-old secret. Rachel and her ex-husband Paul head to Germany to investigate her father’s connection to the Amber Room—a treasure appropriated from Russia by the Nazis. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. Aphrodite RC 63260 by Russell Andrews read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes While investigating a journalist’s murder, Long Island detective Justin Westwood finds links to the victim’s last story, an obituary on a little-known actor. Encountering lies, more homicides, and suspicious FBI agents, Westwood uncovers a secret fountain-of-youth project run by a sinister cabal. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. Baby Brother’s Blues RC 63550 by Pearl Cleage read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Blue Hamilton, from Some Things I Never Thought I’d Do (RC 63215), makes sure his Atlanta neighborhood is kept safe. Army deserter Wesley “Baby Brother” Jamerson arrives from Iraq and begins operating with a corrupt cop, forcing Hamilton’s hand. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. Black Order: A Sigma Force Novel RC 62904 by James Rollins read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Painter Crowe and Grayson Pierce of Sigma Force investigate strange, simultaneous occurrences—a plague in Nepal, a killer beast preying in South Africa, and the purchase of Darwin’s Bible in Denmark. They uncover a Nazi experiment involving evolution, quantum physics, and a lost baby. Violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Blaze RC 64754 by Richard Bachman read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Maine. Clayton “Blaze” Blaisdell, a petty criminal left mentally disabled by parental abuse, partners with George Rackley to commit crimes. After George dies, Blaze continues with their plot to kidnap a wealthy family’s baby and finds himself in danger. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. Bleeding Hearts RC 64328 by Ian Rankin read by Alexander Strain 3 cassettes After carrying out a hit on London freelance journalist Eleanor Ricks, professional assassin Michael Weston suspects someone has tipped off the authorities. Weston searches for his anonymous employer as dogged American PI Leo Hoffer closes in on him. Strong language and some violence. 1994. The Cleaner RC 64446 by Brett Battles read by Scott Brick 3 cassettes Loner Jonathan Quinn makes his living as a professional cleaner—disposing of unwanted bodies. But when he’s dispatched to a Colorado cabin to investigate an arson case, Quinn finds his life in danger. He hopes a woman from his past can help. Commercial audiobook. 2007. The Copper Scroll RC 63595 by Joel C. Rosenberg read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes One of the Dead Sea scrolls may be a map to treasure buried near Jerusalem—and scientists who know about the scroll are mysteriously dying. White House advisors Jon Bennett and Erin McCoy, from The Ezekiel Option (RC 61947), return to prevent hostile forces from attacking Israel. Violence. 2006. The Day Trader RC 64552 by Stephen Frey read by Grover Gardner 2 cassettes Failing as a salesman and husband, Augustus McKnight dreams of taking the plunge into full-time day trading. After a personal tragedy affords him the freedom to do so, he discovers a world where the people he trusts most keep dangerous secrets. Commercial audiobook. 2002. Death Is Forever RC 62548 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Gabra Zackman 3 cassettes Erin Windsor inherits an Australian diamond mine with cryptic clues to the claim’s location. To find it, Erin must trust ex-marine Cole Blackburn, who is a prospector hired by her CIA father and another, more sinister party. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1992. Dirty White Boys RC 63159 by Stephen Hunter read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Lamar Pye breaks out of an Oklahoma prison with his retarded cousin Odell and artist Richard, pursued by highway patrolman Bud Pewtie. The convicts hide out on the farm of disturbed Ruta Beth Tull and raise havoc until they are cornered. Violence and strong language. 1994. The Ethical Assassin RC 63617 by David Liss read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Florida, 1985. Seventeen-year-old Lem Altick, a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman, is a witness when Melford Kean, a vegan animal activist, kills two people. To stay alive, Lem falls in with Melford and gets an education in political corruption and Marxism. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Expected One: The Magdalene Line, Book 1 RC 63422 by Kathleen McGowan read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Secret society leader Lord Bérenger Sinclair summons journalist Maureen Paschal to his French estate and reveals that Maureen is the prophesied Expected One—a direct descendent of Mary Magdalene and Jesus, who alone can find Mary’s lost gospel. But rival organizations will do anything to stop her. Some strong language. 2006. Firetrap: A Novel of Suspense RC 64112 by Earl Emerson read by Peter Berkrot 2 cassettes Fire strikes a Seattle club, killing fourteen African American patrons. When controversy over the city’s ineffective response prompts allegations of racism, black firefighter Trey Brown investigates. But to resolve this mystery, he must confront a painful incident from his past. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Good Guy RC 63744 by Dean Koontz read by Richard Ferrone 2 cassettes Timothy Carrier is having a beer at a local bar when someone mistakes him for a hired killer and hands him a photograph and an envelope full of cash. Minutes later, the actual hit man approaches him, placing Timothy in a moral dilemma. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Hunters: A Presidential Agent Novel RC 63701 by W.E.B. Griffin read by Mark Ashby 4 cassettes The trail of international terrorism leads Homeland Security agent Charley Castillo, of The Hostage (RC 62349), to Uruguay, where a suspect in the Iraq oil-for-food scandal is murdered, leaving behind an encoded address book. The U.S. president orders Castillo to find the terrorist masterminds. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Into the Storm RC 63288 by Suzanne Brockmann read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Navy SEALS and security experts from Troubleshooters Incorporated are competing in a training exercise in frozen New Hampshire when receptionist Tracy Shapiro disappears. Petty Officer Mark Jenkins and lover Lindsey Fontaine join forces to save Tracy from a serial killer. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. The Island RC 62587 by Heather Graham read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes Florida. While camping on Calliope Key, Beth Anderson finds a skull that may be linked to some missing boaters. Her investigation draws warnings from diver Keith Henson and threats from a stalker who appears at a yacht-club party. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. The Jury: Revenge of the Sisterhood, Book 4 RC 64025 by Fern Michaels read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Lawyer Nikki Quinn and the vigilante Sisterhood target Jack Emery, a former district attorney and Nikki’s ex-fiancé, for working to disband the Sisterhood. Nikki’s love for Jack compromises their mission. Meanwhile, the women plot revenge on the national security advisor, Karl Woodley, for abusing his wife. Some strong language. 2006. Killer Instinct RC 62603 by Joseph Finder read by Richard Davidson 3 cassettes Massachusetts electronics salesman Jason Steadman’s career takes off after he helps ex-Special Forces soldier Kurt Semko get a job in the firm’s security office. While Jason’s ambitious wife Kate is happy about his newfound success, Jason worries that his colleagues’ sudden misfortunes are not accidental. Violence and strong language. 2006. The Machiavelli Covenant RC 63499 by Allan Folsom read by Paul Michael 4 cassettes Former L.A. cop Nicholas Marten investigates a secret bioweapons program while U.S. president John Harris discovers a murderous political cabal. Harris joins Marten to expose a multinational clique—with origins back to Machiavelli—that plans to rule the world. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. Mad River Road RC 62693 by Joy Fielding read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes After his prison release Ralph Fisher plans to kill his ex-wife and reclaim their son. He woos naive Jamie Kellogg into accompanying him on a murderous spree to Ohio, where he discovers more than one woman hiding in the neighborhood. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Missing RC 63745 by Chris Mooney read by Bernadette Dunne 2 cassettes When Darby McCormick witnessed a murder on her friend’s sixteenth birthday, she was protected by her policeman father. Decades later Darby, a crime-scene investigator, tracks a serial killer and finds forensic evidence that leads back to that long-ago murder. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2007. Mission Flats RC 64101 by Bill Landay read by Pat Bottino 3 cassettes Versailles, Maine, police chief Ben Truman discovers a Boston assistant district attorney’s body in a lakeside cabin. Boston authorities suspect drug dealer Harold Braxton from one of their city’s toughest neighborhoods, Mission Flats. Ben travels to Boston unconvinced of Harold’s guilt. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. A Moment on the Edge: One Hundred Years of Crime Stories by Women RC 63222 edited by Elizabeth George read by Gabra Zackman 4 cassettes Bestselling author of the Thomas Lynley series selects wide-ranging mystery, suspense, and psychological fiction written between 1917 and 2001. Includes works by Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, Shirley Jackson, Joyce Carol Oates, Minette Walters, and other female writers. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2002. Nightlife RC 63449 by Thomas Perry read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Hairs at the scene of computer specialist Dennis Poole’s murder match those of Dennis’s missing girlfriend Tanya. Sergeant Catherine Hobbes and Joe Pitt, a PI hired by Dennis’s mob cousin, discover Tanya is not another victim, but a killer. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2006. Over the Edge RC 63884 by Suzanne Brockmann read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Terrorists hijack a commercial airliner and force it to land in Kazbekistan. FBI agents, soldiers, and experts—including helicopter pilot Teri Howe and Stan Wolchonok of the elite navy SEAL Team Sixteen Troubleshooters Squad—are deployed to rescue the hostages. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2001. The Power Broker: A Christian Gillette Novel RC 64490 by Stephen Frey read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes Christian Gillette, chairman of a powerful Manhattan investment firm, faces opposition when opening a Las Vegas casino. Meanwhile, two men attempt to win Christian’s favor—Democratic Party presidential hopeful Senator Jesse Wood and Texas tycoon Samuel Hewitt, leader of a conservative organization called the Order. Strong language and some violence. 2006. Robert Ludlum’s The Lazarus Vendetta: A Covert-One Novel RC 63607 by Patrick Larkin read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes An attack on a New Mexico laboratory during an antitechnology demonstration kills thousands of followers of the Lazarus Movement, a radical political and environmental group. The FBI and CIA blame the activists, but Covert-One agent Jon Smith investigates to uncover the truth. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. The Ruins RC 63204 by Scott Smith read by Jonathan Davis 3 cassettes Two American couples abandon their lazy August holiday on a Yucatán beach to search inland for a German tourist’s brother at a mysterious archaeological site. Their very survival comes into question as they encounter an increasingly horrific menace. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Rules of Survival RC 63569 by Nancy Werlin read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Boston. Teenaged Matthew and his two younger sisters struggle to protect themselves and one another from abuse by their mentally ill mother Nikki. Nikki’s sister, ex-husband, and boyfriends ignore her cruelty for years, until a crisis forces them to act. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2006. Sandstorm: A Sigma Force Novel RC 64067 by James Rollins read by L.J. Ganser 4 cassettes After someone bombs the British Museum, scientist Safia al-Maaz, archaeologist Omaha Dunn, and benefactor Lady Kara Kensington join Painter Crowe and Sigma Force to find the culprit. In Arabia they search for the legendary city of Ubar and the source of the attack. Violence and strong language. 2004. Shiver RC 62591 by Lisa Jackson read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes A serial killer terrorizing New Orleans murders Abby Chastain’s radio shock jock ex-husband Luke. Police detective Reuben Montoya links the deaths to an abandoned psychiatric facility where Abby’s mother plunged to her death from a window twenty years ago. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2006. Skeleton Coast: The Oregon Files RC 63682 by Clive Cussler read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Captain Juan Cabrillo of the spy ship Oregon rescues a boat under fire off Africa’s coast. One passenger, Sloane Macintyre, seeks a shipwreck containing a fortune in stolen diamonds. Juan agrees to help—but someone doesn’t want them to find the treasure. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Sleeping with Fear: Fear Trilogy, Book 3 RC 63400 by Kay Hooper read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes While investigating occult activity on Opal Island, psychic FBI agent Riley Crane loses her memory and clairvoyant powers. Disoriented but determined, Riley probes a murder possibly linked to a previous case that involves Riley’s lover, district attorney Ash Prescott. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2006. Storm Runners RC 64176 by T. Jefferson Parker read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Disabled-cop-turned-private-detective Matt Stromsoe, still mourning after the murders of his wife and son, takes a job guarding San Diego weather announcer Frankie Hatfield. Someone is after her family secret for controlling rainfall. While investigating, Matt falls for Frankie. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. The Successor: A Christian Gillette Novel RC 64305 by Stephen Frey read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes U.S. president Jesse Wood meets with Christian Gillette, chairman of a powerful Manhattan investment firm, after the death of Fidel Castro. Since Castro has no official successor, Christian helps anticommunists orchestrate a capitalist coup. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2007. Sweet Revenge: Revenge of the Sisterhood, Book 5 RC 64258 by Fern Michaels read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes The Sisterhood seeks revenge for Isabelle Flanders, whose former colleague Rosemary Hershey framed her for a drunk-driving accident, stole her architectural firm’s clients, and married her fiancé. Rosemary’s successful business and her reputation hit a snag when the Sisterhood publicly humiliates her. Some strong language. 2006. Talk Talk RC 63173 by T. Coraghessan Boyle read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes When thirty-three-year-old Dana Halter runs a stop sign, she’s arrested for crimes committed by a man using her name. Dana’s plight is complicated by her deafness. Then Dana and her boyfriend Bridger begin a cross-country manhunt for the identity thief. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2006. The Testament RC 63501 by Eric Van Lustbader read by Don Leslie 4 cassettes Medieval scholar Braverman “Bravo” Shaw discovers that his deceased father Dexter was a high-ranking member of the Order of Gnostic Observatines and that he had appointed Bravo to guard a hidden documents cache. Others, however, covet the treasure. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2006. The Third Secret RC 63616 by Steve Berry read by Gary Tipton 3 cassettes Pope Clement XV dispatches Monsignor Colin Michener to find the priest who translated three secrets revealed by the Virgin Mary in 1917. Then the pope commits suicide. Michener encounters murder, power-hungry cardinals, forbidden passion, and a shocking Church revelation. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. True Evil RC 64120 by Greg Iles read by Ray Childs 4 cassettes FBI agent Alexandra Morse learns at her sister Grace’s deathbed that Grace’s husband killed her. Alex suspects the involvement of a divorce lawyer who arranges murders for money. His next target, Mississippi doctor Chris Shepard, helps Alex plan a trap. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. The Vision RC 63655 by Heather Graham read by Geoffrey Centlivre 2 cassettes South Florida. Seeking an underwater shipwreck rumored to contain pirate treasure, Genevieve Wallace sees a ghostly vision of a murdered woman. When another body surfaces, Gen tries to convince fellow diver Thor Thompson there’s a killer on the loose. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. When Darkness Falls: A Jack Swyteck Mystery RC 64429 by James Grippando read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Miami criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck represents Falcon, a Cuban-born homeless man charged with obstruction. When Falcon later becomes a murder suspect, he holds several people hostage—including Jack’s friend Theo—in a motel room. Jack works with recently blinded crisis negotiator Vincent Paulo to save them. Violence and strong language. 2007. The Widow RC 63780 by Carla Neggers read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Seven years ago Abigail Browning’s FBI agent husband was murdered on their honeymoon in Maine. Following an anonymous tip, Abigail—now a Boston homicide detective—returns to find the killer. Islander Owen Garrison helps Abigail, but others hinder the investigation. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. Without Mercy: Sean Dillon Series RC 62860 by Jack Higgins read by David Hartley-Marglin 2 cassettes Following the death of Russian oil czar Josef Belov in Dark Justice (RC 58861), British agents Sean Dillon and Charles Ferguson are shocked when wounded colleague Hannah Bernstein is murdered. They vow revenge and complete the mission of keeping the world’s oil out of Russian hands. Some violence. 2005. The Witness RC 62590 by Dee Henderson read by Don Feldheim 3 cassettes For years Amanda Griffin has been on the run from her dead bookie boyfriend’s former client Richard Wise. When Amanda’s sisters Marie and Tracey—who think Amanda is dead—unexpectedly become millionaires, police chief Luke Granger fears for all three women’s lives and races to find Amanda before Richard does. 2006. The Wrong Hostage RC 62704 by Elizabeth Lowell read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Federal judge Grace Silva’s fifteen-year-old son Lane is kidnapped in Mexico by drug kingpin Hector Osuna. Apparently Grace’s ex-husband Ted Franklin— whereabouts unknown—owes Hector money. Grace contacts onetime lover Joe Faroe, a former DEA agent, for help. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. The Wrong Man RC 64226 by John Katzenbach read by Colleen Delany 4 cassettes New England. Graduate student Ashley Freeman’s one-time fling Michael O’Connell resurfaces and stalks her with disturbing messages. Ashley’s father Scott turns to his ex-wife Sally and her lesbian partner Hope to stop Michael. When lawful methods fail, the trio resorts to extreme measures. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. War Stories Articles of War RC 64100 by Nick Arvin read by Walter Dixon 1 cassette 1944. Iowa farm boy George Tilson, nicknamed Heck because he never swears, fights on the Normandy battlefront. Surrounded by death and destruction, cowardly Heck hopes to escape war by being wounded. But he is selected for a horrifying mission—on a firing squad. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. In the Company of Eagles RC 63632 by Ernest K. Gann read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes (Reissue) France, 1917. Having witnessed his friend’s brutal death in combat, young French pilot Paul Chamay seeks to destroy the responsible German lieutenant, ace flyer Sebastian Kupper, who himself grows weary of war and killing. The brave men finally meet in a chance duel in the sky. 1966. Johnny Mad Dog RC 63630 by Emmanuel Dongala read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes During a coup in West Africa, the story of Johnny, a thuggish teenage soldier who calls himself Mad Dog, alternates with that of Laokolé, a teenage girl trying to escape with her mother and younger brother. Then their paths cross. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2002. The Retreat RC 63166 by Patrick Rambaud read by Ray Childs 2 cassettes June 1812. The French army enters Russia expecting a quick victory but soon discovers a desolate and abandoned Moscow. With winter approaching, Napoleon orders his frozen and starving forces to retreat, suffering thousands of casualties. Sequel to The Battle (RC 56662). Violence. 2000. The Saboteurs: Men at War, Volume 5 RC 63374 by W.E.B. Griffin and William E. Butterworth IV read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes 1943. As Allied forces prepare to invade Italy, military intelligence operatives for the Office of Strategic Services plot a clandestine resistance movement in Sicily. Agents also investigate rumors of Axis saboteurs in America. Sequel to The Fighting Agents (RC 50846). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. Saint Patrick’s Battalion RC 64299 by James Alexander Thom read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Private John Riley and scores of fellow Catholic immigrants desert the army and defect to the Mexican side during the 1846 war. Camp boy Padraic Quinn keeps a diary recalling the prejudice and abuse they suffered at the hands of Protestant officers—and the resulting mutiny. Violence and strong language. 2006. Suite Française RC 62505 by Irène Némirovsky read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes When the Germans invade France in 1940, Parisians flee to the countryside amid chaos. The following year, the Nazis occupy a provincial village where a woman— who is hiding another villager wanted for the murder of an enemy soldier—falls in love with a German officer. Published posthumously in 2006. Bestseller. 1942. Thieves of Mercy: A Novel of the Civil War at Sea RC 62659 by James L. Nelson read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes Mississippi River, 1862. Confederate naval lieutenant Samuel Bowater heads to Memphis to command the ironclad Tennessee—which, to his dismay, remains under construction. Meanwhile, his sweetheart Wendy Atkins attempts to escape Norfolk. Sequel to Glory in the Name (RC 61521). Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng RC 63687 by Dave Eggers read by Ted Stoddard 4 cassettes Fictional account of real-life immigrant Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese refugee whose Dinka village was overrun by Muslim militants. Valentino survives a marathon march to refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya. Resettled in America, he faces further tragedies while adjusting to a strange culture. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2006. Westerns The Adventures of Johnny Vermillion RC 63722 by Loren D. Estleman read by John Polk 2 cassettes Con artist Johnny Vermillion and the Prairie Rose Repertory Company travel the Wild West putting on plays and robbing banks. The troupe unwittingly runs afoul of Black Jack Brixton’s Ace-in-the-Hole gang, a murderous band intent on eliminating competition. Meanwhile, dogged detective Allan Pinkerton pursues both groups. 2006. Ambush of the Mountain Man RC 62343 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Colorado. Vowing revenge for his son’s death, Angus MacDougal sends out a posse to apprehend gunslinger Smoke Jensen. Angus’s daughter Sarah, eager to avenge her brother, lures Smoke into a trap. Once Sarah learns that Smoke isn’t a cold-blooded killer, she helps him escape. Violence and some strong language. 2003. Blood Meridian; or, The Evening Redness in the West RC 63028 by Cormac McCarthy read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes 1850s. A teenager known only as the Kid runs away from his alcoholic father in Tennessee. The Kid journeys west to the Texas-Mexico borderlands, where he encounters a ruthless paramilitary gang sent by the government to scalp Indians. Includes a 2005 introduction by Harold Bloom. Violence and strong language. 1985. The Bold: Sons of Texas, Book 5 RC 64152 by Tom Early read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Texas republic, 1840. Texas Ranger James Lewis organizes a volunteer company against marauding Comanche war parties. But while much of the Lewis clan is off fighting Indians, Kiowa raiders attack the family homestead and kidnap young Angeline. Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1992. Broken Trail RC 63779 by Alan Geoffrion read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes While driving a herd of horses to Wyoming, aging cowboy Print Ritter and his nephew Tom become the unlikely guardians of five Chinese girls destined for prostitution. Print and Tom vow to see the girls to safety despite dealing with other trail dangers. Violence and some strong language. 2006. Comanche Crossing: The Trailsman RC 62565 by Jon Sharpe read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Texas, 1860. Frontiersman Skye Fargo rescues three beautiful French nuns from Mexican federales and Moroccan Arabs. Skye agrees to escort them to Cowtown, but when Comanche warriors join the pursuit he begins to doubt the women’s true mission. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1990. Come Sundown RC 64480 by Mike Blakely read by Jim Zeiger 4 cassettes Ninety-nine-year-old Honoré Greenwood relates more frontier adventures following Moon Medicine (RC 56340). He recalls the Civil War, during which he joined Kit Carson’s First New Mexico Volunteers against the Texans, and his divided loyalties when the campaign targeted his adoptive Comanche people. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. The Crystal Game: A Western Trio RC 63572 by Max Brand read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Three western tales. In “The Fugitive” (1926) a young woman conspires to steal an outlaw’s beloved mare. In “Uncle Chris Turns North” (1923) a homesteader finds forbidden love with a ruthless land baron’s niece. In “The Crystal Game” (1932) a loner claims to be able to see the future. 2005. Custer’s Last Stand RC 63917 by Will Henry read by Jack Fox 1 cassette 1868. General Custer leads the Seventh Cavalry on a murderous raid against Black Kettle’s unsuspecting tribe even though a peace treaty is in effect. Years later, at the Battle of the Little Big Horn, warriors Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse take revenge. Based on historical documents. Violence. 1966. Dark Voyage of the Mittie Stephens: A Western Story RC 63016 by Johnny D. Boggs read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Post-Civil War Louisiana. Professional gambler Bobby Randow, suffering from transient amnesia, meets belle-on-the-run Laura Kelley aboard the Mittie Stephens bound for Jefferson, Texas. Unbeknownst to most passengers, the ship carries ex- confederate thieves from Bobby’s past, who seek the vessel’s concealed gold payroll, and enforcement officers in pursuit of Laura. 2004. The Defiant: Sons of Texas, Book 6 RC 64149 by Tom Early read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Concluding volume of frontier family saga. In 1842, violence sweeps across south Texas as marauding Comanches resume their raids and the Mexican army attacks San Antonio. The Lewis brothers once again take up arms to defend their beloved republic. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1993. Elmore Leonard’s Western Roundup #1: The Bounty Hunters, Forty Lashes less One, Gunsights RC 61682 by Elmore Leonard read by Michael Kramer 4 cassettes Three tales of courage, treachery, and redemption. In The Bounty Hunters a cavalry- man-turned-scout pursues an Apache renegade. In Forty Lashes less One convicts track escaped prisoners. In Gunsights two friends fight on opposite sides of a land war. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1953. Greatest Indian Stories RC 62740 by Zane Grey read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Four tales, “Siena Waits,” “The Haunted Spring,” “Daughter of the Moon,” and “Nophaie’s Redemption,” that speak out for Native Americans. They range historically from pre-Columbian North America to World War I. Includes the frontier story about the legendary Indian hunter Lewis Wetzel, called the Wind of Death. 1975. Heart of the Mountain Man RC 62347 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Before becoming a sheriff, Monte Carson helped outlaw Big Jim Slaughter pilfer an army payroll. In exchange for a pardon, Monte returned his cut. Now Jim wants the money back—and has taken Monte’s wife Mary hostage in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Smoke Jensen helps rescue Mary. Violence and some strong language. 2000. Holmes on the Range RC 63619 by Steve Hockensmith read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Montana, 1890s. Sherlock Holmes stories read around the campfire and the frightful remains of Perkins’s body convince Old Red to be a detective as well as a cowboy. Soon he and his brother Big Red are applying Holmes’s methods and stirring up danger. Some strong language. 2006. Honor of the Mountain Man RC 62345 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Emilio Vasquez and his murderous gang attack Joey Wells’s Mexico ranch, wounding Joey’s wife and son. Joey tracks the bandits to Pueblo, Colorado, where they’ve been hired by crooked Jacob Murdock. When Joey saves Smoke Jensen’s life, the gunslinger agrees to help exact revenge. Violence and some strong language. 1998. Justice of the Mountain Man RC 62344 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Gunfighter Smoke Jensen heads to Fort Worth, Texas, to negotiate a cattle deal. While Smoke argues with outlaw James Slade, a.k.a. the Durango Kid, outside a saloon, someone shoots the Kid. Marshal Bill Tilghman arrests Smoke but Smoke escapes to track the real killer. Violence and some strong language. 2000. The Light of Western Stars: A Romance RC 62310 by Zane Grey read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes New York socialite Madeline Hammond’s western adventures begin with her late night arrival at the train station in El Cajon, New Mexico, where a drunken cowboy tries to marry her. Frontier life and cattlemen appeal to her more than effete Easterners, so she buys a ranch. 1914. The Lone Star Ranger RC 62538 by Zane Grey read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes (Reissue) Buck Duane becomes a fugitive after killing a man in self-defense. Texas Ranger Captain MacNelly, skeptical of Buck’s criminal reputation, offers him a pardon. In exchange, Buck must join the Rangers and go undercover to help eliminate outlaw bands along the Rio Grande—beginning with the notorious rustler Cheseldine. 1915. Much Ado about Grubstake RC 63770 by Jean Ferris read by Martha Harmon Pardee 1 cassette Grubstake, Colorado; 1888. Teenage orphan Miss Arley Pickett is suspicious when two greenhorns attempt to buy the town’s worthless mines. Arley, who runs a boardinghouse and reads romance novels, thwarts the strangers’ schemes, falls in love, and strikes it rich. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. The Phantom Bandit: Western Stories RC 62549 by Frank Bonham read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes Eight short tales published in the 1940s and 1950s. In “Wanted!” a former army officer convicted of embezzling escapes custody and pursues the real culprit. Also includes “Hell in Dakota” and the title piece, a fictionalized account of safe-robber and would-be poet Black Bart. Foreword by Bill Pronzini. 2005. The Portable Western Reader RC 62673 edited by William Kittredge read by Jim Zeiger 6 cassettes Anthology of stories, poems, essays, and excerpts exploring the range and evolution of Western American literature including the Native American experience. Features selections by Louise Erdrich, Lewis and Clark, Jack London, John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Larry McMurtry, Raymond Carver, W.H. Auden, Ken Kesey, Barry Lopez, and others. 1997. Pride of the Mountain Man RC 62346 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Gunslinger Smoke Jensen and his hands Cal and Pearlie drive a herd of steers to Dodge City, Kansas, hoping to sell them to eastern cattle buyers. When bandit “Bloody Bill” Anderson robs the town’s two banks, Smoke helps marshal Wyatt Earp recover the money. Violence and some strong language. 1998. The Proud: Sons of Texas, Book 4 RC 63534 by Tom Early read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Texas, 1838. Newly elected congressman Andrew Lewis’s political duties may put him at odds with his frontier brothers. The rest of the Lewis family, meanwhile, copes with life along the Colorado River and with the unexpected arrival of a long- lost relative from Tennessee. Violence and some strong language. 1991. Son of a Wanted Man RC 62134 by Louis L’Amour read by Richard Davidson 2 cassettes (Reissue) Ben Curry wants to turn over his outlaw kingdom to his adopted son Mike Bastian. As treachery emerges among Ben’s riders, a pair of lawmen—Borden Chantry and Tyrel Sackett—close in on the gang, and Mike must choose between his loyalty to Ben and his yearning for a different life. 1984. Telegraph Days RC 63521 by Larry McMurtry read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes 1876, western territories. Nellie Courtright and her brother Jackson are all that is left of their migrating Virginia clan. Nellie becomes a telegraph operator, Jackson a deputy in Rita Blanca. Nellie writes about Jackson killing some outlaws, becomes Buffalo Bill’s manager, and has romantic adventures. Some strong language. 2006. Trail of the Tattered Star RC 63236 by Cliff Farrell read by Jeremy Gage 2 cassettes During the Civil War a group of Confederate sympathizers plots to seize California for the South. Assigned to thwart the conspiracy, Union agent Mike McLish tracks the rebels through miles of Apache territory. 1961. Twisted Bars: A Western Trio RC 63484 by Max Brand read by Derald Breneman 2 cassettes Three short westerns—“The Duster,” “Twisted Bars,” and “Duster’s Return”—first published in 1929. The trio relates the story of outlaw John Penny Thurlow (a.k.a. “The Duster”), who settles in the small town of Christmas to honor the dying wish of his former partner—but the local minister refuses to cooperate. 2005. Walk Proud, Stand Tall: A Western Story RC 64408 by Johnny D. Boggs read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Seventy-year-old former Arizona lawman Lin Garrett learns his nemesis Ollie Sinclair has robbed a train. Garrett and his onetime deputy Ol’ Corb set out after the outlaw. The aging duo believes Sinclair is headed for the home of Holly Mossman, whom both Garrett and Sinclair once loved. 2006. Warlock RC 63872 by Oakley Hall read by John Polk 4 cassettes 1880s. Clay Blaisedell is hired to police the silver-mining town of Warlock. His formidable reputation and quick trigger finger bring him and his deputy trouble. Meanwhile politician Tom Morgan engages in his own killing spree, and more violence erupts when miners go on strike. Violence and some strong language. 1958. West of the Moon: A Western Story RC 63226 by Stephen Overholser read by Gage Jeremy 2 cassettes As a Union scout, Colorado rancher Roy Smith witnessed a clandestine meeting between a Confederate and a Union general. He nearly forgets the incident until he meets historian John Nichols, who believes the officers, Bowman and Hayes, were corrupt. When John disappears, Roy searches for the truth. Some violence. 2004. Wilderness Trek RC 64235 by Zane Grey read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes (Reissue) American cowboys Sterling Hazelton and Red Krehl sail to Australia, where they join a three-thousand-mile cattle drive across the outback. The Dann family— including beautiful Beryl—rides along on the perilous two-year journey, during which they encounter hostile natives and rustlers and confront betrayal and death. 1944. The Work of Wolves RC 63021 by Kent Meyers read by Michele Schaeffer 3 cassettes South Dakota. Cruel landowner Magnus Yarborough hires Carson Fielding to train the Yarborough horses and teach his wife Rebecca to ride. But Magnus, suspecting infidelity, takes his anger out on Rebecca’s horses. Carson and friends plot to free the animals by stealing them. Some violence and some strong language. 2004.