National Network for Equitable Library Service

Upon finding a spaceship, sheep climb aboard and bumble around until they blast off into orbit.

"Messages of love between children and adults are framed in the language of the natural world spanning different cultures and all seven continents. Includes map and Author's Note"--

Three former judges are in prison. They call themselves the Brethren and organize a pen-pal scam. The money is pouring in But then the Brethren contact the wrong pen-pal - a powerful... man with dangerous friends.

"Madriani is faced with daunting ballistics evidence: a so-called "double tap"-two bullet wounds tightly grouped in the victim's head, shots that could have been made only by a crack marksman. Paul's client, Emiliano Ruiz, is an enigma-a career soldier who refuses to discuss his past though it is clear that he is a battle-tested pro. Ruiz is accused of killing a beautiful businesswoman and guru of a high-tech software empire catering to the military.