Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast

This episode features the mystery short story, "Sand Dollar Secrets" by Maggie Toussaint, read by local actor Leigh Ratliff. This story has some romance mixed with the mystery in honor of Valentine's Day. You can learn more about Maggie Toussaint on her website maggietoussaint.com . 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 mystery short story, “Bark Simpson and the Scent of Death” by Alan Orloff, read by local actor Sean Hopper. This story was published in Chesapeake Crimes: Fur, Feathers, and Felonies in March or 2018. You can learn more about Alan Orloff and his writing on his website alanorloff.com . In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapter...

This episode features the first chapter of A Legacy of Murder by Connie Berry. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. A Legacy of Murder was published by Crooked Lane Books in October of 2019.This book, and the first book in the series, are available for purchase. You can learn more about Connie and her writing on her website connieberry.com . In each episode we share with you mystery short stories...

This is a special bonus episode, which features the first chapter of Ghost Busting Mystery, Book 1 in the Shady Hoosier Detective Agency by Daisy Pettles. What makes this one different is that we are sharing their own recording of the first chapter from their new podcast, Daisy Pettles Crime Comedy, which features the entire book! You can find the recordings of the rest of the book, at daisypettle...

This episode features the Christmas mystery short story, Crime Dog On the Road, written by mystery author Neil S. Plakcy, It is read by local actor Thomas Nance. You can learn more about Neil and his writing on his website . The same characters were featured in another podcast episode, Doggy DNA , which was also read by Thomas Nance. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and myst...

This episode features the mystery short story A Christmas Trifle, a Meg Langslow story by Donna Andrews. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. A Christmas Trifle was originally published in Homicidal Holidays: Fourteen Tales of Murder and Merriment by Wildside Press in June of 2014. You can learn more about Donna on her website , and her latest Meg Langslow Christmas Mystery novel, Owl Be Home For...

This episode features the first chapter of The Cupid Caper, the first Finley Goodhart Crime Caper by Larissa Reinhart. It is read by local actor Teya Juarez. The Cupid Caper was published by Past Perfect Press on April 16, 2018 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about Larissa and her writing on her website . In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel f...

This episode features the mystery short story, Fig Newtons and Heavy Bags by Earl Staggs, read by local actor Donna Beavers. You can learn more about Earl Staggs and his writing on his website earlwstaggs.wordpress.com . 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 this episode please review or r...

This episode features the first chapter of The Society by C.G. Abbot aka Avery Daniels, read by local actor Ariel Linn. The Society is the first Elizabeth Grant Thriller and was published by Blazing Sword Publishing, Ltd. in December of 2018. It is available for purchase. You can learn more about CG Abbot and her writing on her website . In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and...

This episode features the mystery short story, “Mr. Borden Does Not Quite Remem…” written by Ana Brazil and read by local actor Kelly Ventura. You can learn more about Ana Brazil and her writing on her website anabrazil.com . This is another story that is perfect for Halloween, but of course fun to listen to any other time as well. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and myster...

This episode features the mystery short story, The Mystery of the Jade Cats (As Told by a Cat Who Is Also a Player), written by Sharon K. Garner and read by local actor Ariel Linn. You can learn more about Sharon K. Garner and her writing on her website sharonkgarner.com . What could be more perfect as we near Halloween month, than a story featuring a black cat! In each episode we share with you m...

This episode features the first chapter of Spirit Wind by Marilyn Meredith, read by local actor Julia Reimer. Spirit Wind is the latest Deputy Tempe Crabtree mystery by Marilyn, and came out in 2019. You can purchase this book, and other books in the series, and learn more about them and the author on her website . In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first cha...

This episode features the mystery short story, Murderous Lies by Peter DiChellis, read by local actor Rene A. Ponce. You can learn more about Peter DiChellis and his writing on his website shortwalkdarkstreet.wordpress.com . 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 this episode please review...

This episode features an excerpt from A High-End Finish, the first Fixer-Upper Mystery by Kate Carlisle, read by local actor Casey Ballard. A High-End Finish was published in 2014 by Berkley. You can purchase this book, and other books in the series, and learn more about them and the author on her website . In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters re...

This episode features the mystery short story, Cracking the Case of Humpty Dumpty, written by Chelle Martin and read by local actor John Masier. You can learn more about Chelle Martin 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. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps...

This episode features the first chapter of Sifting Through Clues by Daryl Wood Gerber, and for a different twist, Daryl happens to be an actress herself so she is also doing the reading. Sifting Through Clues was published by Beyond the Page Publishing in April of 2019 as a part of her Cookbook Nook Mystery series. It is available for purchase and you can learn more about Daryl and her books on he...

This episode features the mystery short story, The Wrong Coffee Shop by Sharon Marchisello, and it is read by local actor Ariel Linn. This story was published in Shhhh... Murder! an anthology published by Darkhouse Books on September 11, 2018. You can learn more about Sharon Marchisello on her website sharonmarchisello.com . Ariel has been featured in several podcast episodes. In each episode we s...

This episode features the first chapter of A Baker Street Wedding by Michael Robertson, read by local actor Kelly Ventura. A Baker Street Wedding was published by Minotaur Books in December of 2018 and is part of the Baker Street Letters series. It is available for purchase , and you can learn more about Michael's writing on his website . In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and...

This episode features the first chapter of What We Found by Kris Bock, read by local actor Ariel Linn, with the male lines read by actor Sean Hopper. This is the first time we have ever tried using more than one actor on an episode. What We Found was published by Pig River Press in 2012 and is available for purchase . You can learn more about Kris Bock and her writing on her website . Ariel has be...

This episode features the mystery short story, Liquor Store Holdup by K.M. Rockwood, and it is read by local actor Sean Hopper. The story was published in Jack Hardway’s Crime Magazine, v. 2 # 2, March/April 2015. You can learn more about K.M. Rockwood's writing on her website , and check out our earlier episode featuring the first chapter of her novel, Fostering Death , right here on Mysteryrat's...

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel The Inn At Holiday Bay: Boxes in the Basement by Kathi Daley, and it is read by local actor Julia Reimer. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. You can learn more about Kathi Daley, and how to purchase this book and many others, on her website...

This episode features the mystery short story, Evening Call by Julia Buckley, and is read by local actor Amelia Ryan. This story won first place in Sisters in Crime Chicago chapter short story contest in 2017. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. You can learn more about Julia and her other writing on...

This episode features the mystery short story, Two Men On, One Man Dead by Jack Bates, and is read by local actor Ariel Linn. This is a baseball mystery, which seemed perfect with the baseball season nearly here! This story has never before been published or recorded. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valle...

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel Fostering Death by K.M. Rockwood, and it is read by local actor Thomas Nance. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. You can learn more about K.M. Rockwood's books and how to purchase Fostering Death, on her website . Thomas has also done the re...

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel Murder Gone Missing By Lida Sideris, and it is read by local actor Casey Ballard. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. You can learn more about Lida's books and how to purchase Murder Gone Missing, on her website . Casey also did the reading f...