Entertainment agent Myron Bolitar, determined to keep his friends' children safe in their last pressure-cooker months of high school, makes two neighborhood girls promise that if they are ever in a bind and afraid to call their parents, they will call him. A few nights later, one of the girls does call, and he takes her to where she says her friend lives. When the girl is reported missing the next day, and her parents learn that Myron was the last...

Frank is an angry, broken veteran of the Korean War who, after traumatic experiences on the front lines, finds himself back in racist America with more than just physical scars. He is shocked out of his apathy by the need to rescue his medically abused younger sister and taker her back to the small Georgia town them come from and that he's hated all his life.

Elsie Bovary is a cow, and a pretty happy one at that-her long, lazy days are spent eating, napping, and chatting with her best friend, Mallory. One night, Elsie and Mallory sneak out of their pasture; but while Mallory is interested in flirting with the neighboring bulls, Elsie finds herself drawn to the farmhouse.

Since A prairie home companion first went on the air, July 6, 1974, a steady stream of great performers has crossed its stage. In this comprehensive collection of highlights ever assembled from America's favorite live radio show, 85 standout performances from decades of music, stories, and laughter, with unforgettable moments from every era of the show, including the 40th anniversary celebration and a booklet with rare photos and a new essay by Garrison...