Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast

This episode features the Christmas mystery short story Lady Barbara's Christmas Miracle written by Connie Berry. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. You can learn more about Connie on her website . We featured the first chapter of one of Connie's books in a past podcast episode . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the Sa...

This episode features the Thanksgiving mystery short story The Chicken Pot Pie Fiasco written by Sandra Murphy. It is read by local actor Duncan Hoge.  Sandra Murphy is also a book reviewer for Kings River Life and has had short stories published in several mystery anthologies. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joa...

We are doing something a little different with this episode, we are offering a story in 2 parts. This episode features part 2 of the mystery short story Harvey and the Redhead by Debra H. Goldstein. It is read by local actors Sean Hopper and Ariel Linn. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first. This story was published in the anthology The Eyes of Texas: Private Eyes from the Panhandle to the Piney Woods...

We are doing something a little different with this episode, we are offering a story in 2 parts. This episode features part 1 of the mystery short story Harvey and the Redhead by Debra H. Goldstein. It is read by local actors Sean Hopper and Ariel Linn. This story was published in the anthology The Eyes of Texas: Private Eyes from the Panhandle to the Piney Woods, edited by Michael Bracken and pub...

This episode features the mystery short story Halloween Justice written by Sharon Marchisello. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers. Halloween Justice was published in Kings River Life in 2020.  Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our the...

This episode features the first chapter of Murder in the Mystery Suite, the first Book Retreat mystery by Ellery Adams. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Murder in the Mystery Suite was published by Berkley Prime Crime in January of 2014 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and myst...

This episode features the mystery short story The Last Customer written by John Gaspard. It is read by local actor Parker Forrest Lewis. The Last Customer was first published in 2018, in the Blood Work anthology published by Down & Out Books. A comic book version of the story will be released by Albert’s Bridge Books later this year. Learn more about the author and his writing on his website. In e...

This episode features an excerpt from the first chapter of Department of Death, a Nick Hoffman mystery by Lev Raphael. It is read by local actor Kelly Ventura. Department of Death was published by Perseverance Press on April 9, 2021 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and his writing on his website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel...

This episode features the first chapter of Murder Under A Blue Moon by Abigail Keam. It is read by local actor Brianne Vogt Debbas. Murder Under A Blue Moon is the first Mona Moon mystery and was published in April of 2019. Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the S...

This episode features the mystery short story Water Fall written by Merrilee Robson. It is read by local actor Teya Juarez. Water Fall has never been published. Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by...

This episode features an excerpt from One of Us by Lorie Lewis Ham, who is also the executive producer and director of Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. One of Us was released on July 27, 2021 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first...

This episode features the mystery short story "Killer Clue" written by Guy Belleranti. It is read by local actor Paddy Myers. Learn more about the author and his writing on his website . Paddy has read several past episodes as well. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and pe...

This episode features the first chapter of Haunting Dreams, A Paula Mitchell PI Mystery written by Jan Christensen. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Haunting Dreams was published in December of 2019 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actor...

This episode features the mystery short story "Pig Lickin' Good" written by Debra H. Goldstein. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoye...

This episode features the first chapter of Iron Goddess by Dharma Kelleher. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. Iron Goddess was published in March of 2017 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . We are thrilled during Pride month to be featuring a mystery about an LGBTQ+ character written by an LGBTQ+ author! In each episode, we share with...

This episode features the first chapter of Sprinkles of Suspicion written by Kim Davis. It is read by local actor Karina Balfour. Sprinkles of Suspicion was published in May of 2020 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin...

This episode features the first chapter of The Big Dive by Bruce Most. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. The Big Dive was published in July of 2019 by Big Sleep Press and is available for purchase. Learn more about the author and his writing on his website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Ou...

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel In Dog We Trust by Neil Plakcy. It is read by local actor Thomas Nance. In Dog We Trust was published in January of 2011 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and his writing on his website . You can find several short stories featuring the same characters, and also read by Thomas Nance, on Mysteryrat's Maze as well...

This episode features the mystery short story Not a Penny More written by Jon Land. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox.  Not a Penny More was published in the Strand Magazine a few years ago. You can learn more about the author on his website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. If you enjoyed th...

This episode features the first chapter of Assault With a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston. It is read by local actor Julie Lucido. Assault With a Deadly Glue Gun was published in 2013 and is available for purchase . You can learn more on the author's website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. If yo...

This episode features the mystery short story Sweet Tea and Deviled Eggs by Sandra Murphy. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers.  Sweet Tea and Deviled Eggs was published by Untreed Reads in the anthology From Hay to Eternity: Ten Devilish Tales of Crime and Deception. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin V...

This episode features the first 2 chapters of Out of Time by Cathi Stoler. It is read by local actor Ian Jones. Out of Time was published by Black Opal Books in November of 2019 and is available for purchase . You can learn more on the author's website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. If you enjo...

This is a special bonus episode which is a bit different—it is an excerpt from the audio book of Death in Rancho Las Amigas written by Gay Toltl Kinman. The audiobook is read and produced by actor and mystery author Harley Jane Kozak. The full audiobook is available on Audible. You can learn more on the author's website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel f...

This episode features the mystery short story Still Life by Lori Rader-Day. It is read by local actor Cha Yang. Still Life was published in 2017 in Deadlier: 100 of the Best Crime Stories Written by Women and selected by Sophie Hannah. You can learn more about the author on her website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from t...

This episode features an excerpt from Leave It to Cleaver by Victoria Hamilton. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Leave it to Cleaver was published in June of 2017 by Beyond the Page Publishing and is available for purchase. You can learn more on the author's website . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin...