MARLISS BURGAZLI-ARRUDA (M.A. '99), Danger's Promise, Berkley Publishing Co. The first in a series of medieval romances, Danger's Promise recounts the story of Christian de la Croix, a warrior known as the Slayer, and the nurse who appears to care for his motherless son. Is a warrior's dark heart beyond redemption, or does love have the power to redeem him? The sequel to the author's (writing as Marliss Moon) first novel, as yet untitled, will be Berkley's lead novel in fall 2003.

DONNA DEAN (M.S.Ed. '81), Deep Six, Palo Alto Press. Dean's first novel was nominated for a 2002 Pulitzer Prize. Set in the framework of a classic murder mystery - body found in a room locked from the inside, no signs of violence, no indications of foul play - Dean skillfully tells a coming-of-age story of a young black-American Indian girl, Tondelayo Du Bois, who takes on the U.S. Navy in her attempt to prove the murder of her soul-sister. Along the way, readers get an introduction to Native American spirituality as Tondelayo moves through her grief and rage.

WAYNE DEMENTI (M.B.A. '73) and Elisabeth Dementi, co-editors, Celebrate Richmond Theater, The Dietz Press. A companion to their acclaimed coffee-table book Celebrate Richmond, this new work aims to add to Richmonders' sense of pride in their rich history. Wayne Dementi is president of Dementi Studio in Richmond, which has recorded photographic images of Richmond and its people since 1924.

SID DOBRIN (M.A. '91), Distance Casting: Words and Ways of the Saltwater Fishing Life, Paladin Press. Primarily set in Hampton Roads where the author grew up, Distance Casting is a collection of evocative, entertaining, often humorous essays that will appeal to anglers and nonanglers alike. Dobrin looks at the role fathers play in the maturation of young fishermen (his father is Leonard Dobrin, Old Dominion professor emeritus of sociology and criminal justice); the sanctity of fishing one's favorite waters; the relationship between fishing partners; pros and cons of mixing drinking and fishing; the mysteries of fly fishing; and more.

SAMUEL NORFLEET ETHEREDGE '33, Poetry for a Lifetime, MiraVista Press. A retired vascular surgeon, Etheredge published his anthology of well-known poems "to delight and inspire all ages." What began as a collection for his children and grandkids evolved into a hardback edition of more than 340 of his favorite verses, among them "Paul Revere's Ride," "Annabel Lee," and "Casey at the Bat." The poems are organized by themes: youth, home, advice, faith, inspiration, friendship, challenge, humor, love, nature, bravery and patriotism.

ROD EVANS '78 and John Carpenter, Matching Wits With the Million-Dollar Mind, The Berkley Publishing Group. Evans has partnered with the first winner of $1 million on the show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in this book of trivia questions. It includes three groups of tests. The first was created by Carpenter, the second by Evans (Carpenter was given this test and his score is revealed at the end), and the third group consists of "million-dollar questions" covering a broad spectrum of subjects.

LINDY LINDELL '70, Metro Detroit Boxing, Arcadia Publishing. Part of Arcadia's "Images of Sports" series, Lindell's book offers a historical scan of Detroit-area boxing from 1900 to the present. More than 200 pictures and captions tell some of the fisticuff stories involving Joe Louis, George Foreman, Muhammad Ali, Thomas Hearns and others. Few of the pictures have been printed before, and Lindell tells stories about the sport that were previously unpublished.

WILLIAM T. MOORE (M.B.A. '79), Real Options & Option-Embedded Securities, John Wiley & Sons. This book conveys a common-sense understanding of the challenging and complex arena of options and securities, and option pricing. It offers proven techniques for valuing and designing these instruments. Clifford W. Smith Jr., Epstein Professor at the University of Rochester, says, "This book should prove quite useful to practicing financial managers and business students alike." Moore is the Berlinberg Distinguished Professor at the University of South Carolina's business school and editor of The Journal of Financial Research.

WILLIAM F. NIMMO (M.A. '85), Stars and Stripes Across the Pacific: The United States, Japan, and the Asia/Pacific Region, 1895-1945, Praeger Publishers. Nimmo explores the United States' period of increased engagement in the Western Pacific, providing a study of diplomatic, economic and military relations with the nations of East Asia and the Pacific. Particular attention is devoted to the U.S. response to Japan's territorial aggression. Nimmo's examination counters revisionist claims that the United States led Japan into war in 1941 and that war could have been avoided by the pursuit of a more conciliatory policy on the part of the U.S.

ROBERT SKINNER '70, Pale Shadow, Poisoned Pen Press. Set in 1940 New Orleans, this is the fifth in Skinner's series featuring nightclub owner and private detective Wesley Farrell. The novel combines mystery and intrigue as it weaves its tale of gangsters, murder, counterfeiting and double-crossing, all while exploring relationships between the races in the Big Easy.

SAMUEL TAYLOR '81, Why Do African Americans Call Themselves the N... Word?, Jamier Productions. An African descendant and Richmond native, Taylor began his book as an effort to stop the KKK's recruiting campaign at a major university. It shows how the history of race relations, racism and civilization relates to maximizing today's diverse workforce - and how knowing one's history can positively influence self-esteem, work ethic and other aspects of self development.