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VOL. 4 No. 2 Summer 2004 SERVICES FOR THE Off the Beaten Path: BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED (SBPH) Mystery @ the Library State Library of Louisiana 701 North Fourth Street All the Dead Lie Down Baton Rouge, LA 70802 by RC 49717; LP 09802 TELEPHONE NUMBERS Reporter Molly Cates investigates her father’s de- Toll-Free: 800-543-4702 cades-old suicide after she accidentally spots the Local: (225) 342-4944 former county sheriff with her father’s ex-fiancée. Fax: (225) 342-6817 Molly ignores a bag lady’s warning about a terrorist Braille Service: 800-453-4293 plot against the state capitol and doggedly contin- ues her personal probe. Some violence and some EMAIL strong language. [email protected] [email protected] by HOURS RC 49586; BR 01357; LP 07870 Monday-Friday Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn of the Tribal Police 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. investigates a murder and comes to suspect an unearthly killer. His friend, anthropologist Bergen ELIGIBILITY McKee, who studies witchcraft on the reservation, Any Louisiana resident who is also becomes involved in magic and the supernatu- unable to read or use standard ral. Some violence. print materials as a result of a temporary or permanent visual or The Blue Corn Murders physical limitation is eligible to by receive free library services. RC 49664 rancher Eugenia Potter discovers Native

LIBRARY SERVICES Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0131 LA Rouge, Baton American pottery on her ranch and signs up for a

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State Library of Louisiana of Library State wilderness, two women are murdered and a teen FREE MATTER FOR THE FOR MATTER FREE Descriptive Videos tour bus disappears. Some violence. 8 The Body in the Cast Dreaming of the Bones Braille Music Survey by by Deborah Crombie The Music Section in cooperation with RC 49505; LP 16054 RC 49496 the North America/Caribbean Regional Holiday Closings Faith Fairchild, former Manhattan caterer, Superintendent Duncan Kincaid reluc- delegation of the World Blind Union has is hired to feed the movie company that tantly agrees to help his ex-wife, feminist made a commitment to examine the Independence Day is filming a version of The Scarlet Letter biographer Victoria McClellan, investigate status of braille music transcription in July 5, 2004 in the scenic town of Aleford, Massachu- the apparent suicide of a troubled poet North America and to determine if there setts. But the leading lady is poisoned who met her end five years before. When is a need to increase the capacity to Labor Day and two supporting cast members are Victoria suddenly dies soon thereafter, produce it. killed before Faith discovers who the Duncan actively seeks revenge, linking September 6, 2004 culprit is. Some strong language. the two women’s murders. Some strong To this end, a survey has been language and some violence. developed to access and document the Deadfall: An Alaska Mystery status of and need for braille music. by Sue Henry The Duke of Cleveland: A Milan We encourage anyone with interests RC 49656 Jacovich Mystery in braille music to complete the When his girlfriend, Iditarod musher by Les Roberts survey. Louisiana HOTLINES is published Jessie Arnold, is stalked and almost RC 49615 It is available online at . Louisiana, Services for the Blind and sends her into hiding. As Alex investi- Jacovich is hired by heiress April Delavan Physically Handicapped (SBPH), P.O. gates, Jessie’s pursuer locates her and to find her boyfriend Jeff Feldman, a Box 131, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0131. her lead dog, Tank, in the wilderness. potter, who skipped with a lot of her The Louisiana Voices recording studio The danger causes Alex and Jessie to money. Jacovich discovers the many Subscriptions are available in large print, is partnering with the Louisiana reassess their relationship. Some vio- enemies of the sleazy artist, as well as Braille, or on audiocassette. All issues Department of Health and Hospitals to lence. collectors searching for a valuable vase. are free. Anyone may receive a free bring their recently published Some violence and some strong lan- large print subscription. To request a free Bioterrorism Preparedness and Death of a Scriptwriter guage. 1995. large print subscription or to change your Emergency Response: Family by M.C. Beaton current subscription to a different format, Readiness Guide to patrons of SBPH in RC 49552 Garden of Evil: A Britt Montero please contact the library. A Hamish Macbeth mystery. Elderly Mystery audiotape format. The Bioterrorism Family Response Guide was delivered mystery writer Patricia Martyn-Broyd’s joy by Edna Buchanan The announcement of products and that one of her out-of-print books is being RC 49618 as a newspaper insert across the state. services in this newsletter should not be made into a television show turns to hor- Miami crime journalist Britt Montero is It has been recorded on the same considered an endorsement or ror when she realizes her heroine has covering the murder spree of a female audiotape as the summer 2004 issue of recommendation by SBPH. Products been turned into a floozy. But Patricia is serial killer who shoots her victims in the Louisiana Hotlines. To listen to the and services are listed free of charge for only one of Scottish policeman Hamish genitals. When the killer offers Britt an Bioterrorism Family Response Guide, Macbeth’s many suspects exclusive story, things go horribly wrong. simply let the audiotape keep playing the benefit of our readers. The library when two deaths occur on Violence and strong language. 1999. once Louisiana Hotlines is finished. The cannot be held responsible for the the set. Strong language. Bioterrorism Guide will follow after a five reliability of products or services The Geezer Factory Murders second delay. If you receive your mentioned. by Corinne Holt Sawyer Louisiana Hotlines in large print and RC 49669 would like to obtain an audiotape copy of Emma K. Schroth Things are looking up for retirement the Summer 2004 issue, simply contact Emma K. Schroth home Camden-sur-Mer when tenants your reader advisor at SBPH. Editor 2 7 the State Library to honor the volunteers begin transferring there from the compe- Pigeon Pie News You Can Use who repair cassette players, inspect, tition, newly built Golden Years. But the by Robert Campbell rewind and label tapes, and fold newslet- murder of a recent arrival brings bad RC 49502 Introducing New Staff ters. Refreshments were served and publicity and another mystery to solve for Jimmy Flannery is perfectly happy as the Charlene Edwards Moore began each volunteer was presented with a gift resident amateur sleuths Angela Benbow Democratic leader for Chicago’s twenty- working in the Materials and Machines and a certificate of appreciation for his or and Caledonia Wingate. seventh ward. But the mayor wants Unit in February. She is new to SBPH, her many and varied contributions. The Flannery to run for his ward, the eleventh. but not to state service, as she worked staff of SBPH is truly grateful to the Hunter’s Moon: a Kate Shugak Soon Flannery and his extremely diverse for the Department of Motor Vehicles for members of the community who give so Mystery campaign staff find themselves in dan- a number of years before coming to the graciously of their time and talents to help by Dana Stabenow gerous territory, including book banning State Library. Charlene is the mother of a us serve our patrons. RC 49633 and murder. Strong language. lively 18-month-old boy. She enjoys Alaskan big-game guides Kate Shugak knowing that her hard work is helping and Jack Morgan are hired to conduct a Saratoga Strongbox: a Charlie keep our patrons supplied with machines Warren Figueiredo Retires hunting party of raucous German execu- Bradshaw Mystery and reading material. from LSVI Warren Figueiredo is retiring on July 1 tives. When one hunter is shot, it appears by Stephen Dobyns accidental. But a second shooting sug- RC 49456 A native of Baton Rouge, Angela after 31 years of service to the Louisiana gests that the targets of choice are not When old man Weber hires Vic Plotz to Cinquemano graduated from Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired. He is wild animals. Some descriptions of sex, pick up a suitcase from Montreal, Vic State University with degrees in both now serving as Director of LSVI’s some violence, and some strong lan- sees easy money. Back at home, Vic and Liberal Arts with an Art History Outreach and Technical Assistance guage. his private-investigator pal Charlie concentration, and a Masters in Library Project and as Director of the Louisiana Bradshaw discover counterfeit cash in and Information Science. There she Instructional Materials Center for the The Laughing Hangman the luggage and decide to keep some. worked in the College of Art and Design Blind and Visually Impaired, our state by Edward Marston The mob is soon after them. Some as the Manager and Art Librarian for the textbook braille and large print textbook RC 48424 strong language and some violence. Visual Resource Library. She keeps her depository. He has also been a When an Elizabethan troupe, Westfield’s ties to LSU by attending Lady Tiger classroom teacher, school librarian and Men, produces a scandalous new play, Scales of Justice Basketball games and is happy to come dormitory supervisor. He is currently a the members encounter more problems by Ngaio Marsh aboard the State Library as Program member of the Braille Authority of North than anticipated. Stage manager Nicholas RC 49509; BRJ 00663; LP 01048 Manager of Louisiana Voices. America where he represents the American Printing House for the Blind. Bracewell investigates two suspicious Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland He recently took a trip to Ontario in April hangings while also reviving a former Yard appears on the scene to solve a to serve as one of the four American love relationship with Anne Hendrik. murder in the peaceful English village of Volunteer Events Swevenings after a body is found in a SBPH, with financial assistance from the delegates to the General Assembly of Misery Loves Maggody: An Arly thicket by the trout stream. He discovers Mrs. W. Carruth Jones Foundation, re- the International Council on English Hanks Mystery that violent death is just as gruesome cently held two events to recognize the Braille. by among the gentry as among the working contributions of the many volunteers who Warren is an NLS certified Literary Braille RC 49467 class. Some violence. help us out in countless ways. On March Transcriber. He produces the Louisiana Arly Hanks, the police chief of Maggody, 3, the Louisiana Voices audiobook re- university football schedules for SBPH Arkansas, rushes to the hospital to see Snake Oil: A Saxon Mystery cording program held an evening recep- and plans to do more volunteer braille her mother, Ruby Bee, who got sick while by Les Roberts tion in the studio to honor the volunteer production for the library in the upcoming on an Elvis tour with her friend Estelle. RC 49600 narrators, producers and editors who years. He has served as a member of the Meanwhile, Estelle’s suspicions about California private investigator Saxon is assist in the creation of recorded books. Consumer Advisory Committee of the the other tour members appear true when hired by George Amptman to determine On May 20, SBPH staff hosted a party at SBPH. one dies mysteriously. Strong language. whether his wife is cheating on him. 6 3 When Saxon discovers her lover has Louisiana after the death of her mother, brother, to unlock this puzzle. If he can't been murdered, he refuses to believe New fifteen-year-old Deirdre is desolate until do it, he may go to jail for theft and Mrs. Amptman is the culprit. His investi- Louisiana she meets a strange young man known assault. This rollicking thriller is packed gation uncovers shady dealings in the oil as Johnny Voodoo, who helps her learn with suspense and surprises. business. Some violence and some Voices about love. For ages 6-9 and older For grades 6-9. strong language. Books on interested readers. Suspicion of Betrayal Tape for Mockingbird Song Toby Belfer Never had a Christmas by Barbara Parker by Berthe Amoss Tree RC 49466 Kids and Teens! RCL 230 by Gloria Teles Pushker Florida attorney Gail Connor, of Suspi- Unable to get along with her new RCL 318 cion of Deceit (RC 47991), is receiving stepmother, eleven-year-old Lindy goes Living in a small Louisiana town where threatening phone calls. She is also fight- A Belfer Bar Mitzvah to live with the elderly lady next door, hers is the only Jewish family, ing a custody battle, fixing up an old by Gloria Teles Pushker returning only after the birth of a baby house, and preparing to marry, so the RCL 320 sister, an event which softens hurt and calls take a back seat until they escalate angry feelings. For grades 3-6. Nine-year-old Toby experiences the Toby Belfer and the High Holy Days into frightening incidents. Strong lan- excitement and wonder of her cousin by Gloria Teles Pushker guage, violence, and descriptions of sex. Paul's bar mitzvah. For grades 3-6. No More Nasty RCL 321 by Amy McDonald Toby Belfer gets an opportunity to ex- The Witchfinder RCL 287 plain how and why Rosh Hashanah and by Loren D. Estleman Clovis Crawfish and Michelle Mantis When Simon's Great Aunt Matilda Yom Kippur are celebrated. Dying, internationally renowned architect by Mary Alice Fontenot becomes the substitute teacher for his For grade 2-4. Jay Bell Furlong arrives in Detroit to hire RCL 308 unruly fifth-grade class, her unique way Amos Walker. Furlong wants to find out Although Clovis Crawfish and his bayou of looking at things gives the students a who broke up his engagement—eight friends are afraid of the large, insect- new perspective on learning. Toby Belfer’s Seder years ago to a beautiful grad student— devouring mantis that invades their home, For grades 3-6. by Gloria Teles Pushker using an altered photograph. His huge they earn her gratitude by rescuing her RCL 319 estate hangs in the balance. Walker when she gets stuck in the mud. Toby invites her best friend Donna stumbles over three bodies during his For grades K-3. The Secret in the Old Trunk Barker, who is Christian, and her family investigation. Some violence. by Betty Nelson to the Belfer’s Passover Seder, and the RC 49660 Gumbo Goes Downtown RCL 330 Barkers learn about the origins and by Carol Talley One afternoon, 16-year-old Syd Burton customs of this holiday. For grade 2-4. RCL 316 stumbles upon a critically wounded man, Unable to scare anybody, Gumbo the who begs Syd to "find the evidence." watchdog runs away to the French Frightened and confused, Syd hurries Toby Belfer Visits Ellis Island Quarter of New Orleans in search of a home, concealing his ordeal from his by Gloris Teles Pushker Please be kind - new identity. For grades 3-6. friends and family. Later he returns to the RCL 322 crime scene with his friends to hunt for Toby visits the museum on Ellis Island Johnny Voodoo clues. All he finds are several coins and - Rewind! with her parents to trace her ancestors’ by Dakota Lane a blue button. It's going to take all of experience. For grades 2-4. RCL 317 Syd's considerable smarts, plus those of When her father moves her and her his trusty friends and smarty-pants little younger brother from Manhattan to 4 5