Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast

Bubbles Baubles by Elaine Faber

This episode features the mystery short story Bubble’s Baubles by Elaine Faber, read by local actor Thomas Nance. Bubble's Baubles was first published in 2013 in the Sacramento Sisters in Crime anthology, Capital Crimes and later published in 2017 in Elaine’s anthology of 21 cat stories, All Things Cat. 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 the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to our podcast newsletter.

If you would like to help support this podcast and Kings River Life financially, and get some fun rewards, check out our Patreon Page. You can also make a one time donation through Paypal and you can purchase some fun Mysteryrat's Maze merchandise on Redbubble.

You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

In Dog We Trust by Neil Plakcy

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.

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 enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to the podcast newsletter.

If you would like to help support this podcast and Kings River Life financially, and get some fun perks, check out our Patreon Page. You can also purchase some fun Mysteryrat's Maze merchandise on Redbubble.

You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

Dog's Only Son by Neil Plakcy

This episode features the Christmas mystery short story Dog’s Only Son by Neil Plakcy. It is read by local actor Thomas Nance. Dog’s Only Son was published in the anthology A Litter of Golden Mysteries in May of 2020 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about the author on his website. Thomas Nance has read several other stories for the podcast including more stories featuring these same characters. 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 more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to the podcast newsletter. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews. We now also have a Patreon where you can help support the podcast and the magazine and get special perks!

Nova, Capers, and a Schmear of Cream Cheese by Debra H. Goldstein

This episode features the mystery short story, Nova, Capers, and a Schmear of Cream Cheese written by Debra H. Goldstein and read by local actor Thomas Nance. The story was published in Fishy Business: The Fifth Guppy Anthology. You can learn more about the author on her website debrahgoldstein.com.  In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Thomas Nance has read many past podcast stories for us and they too are available here and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and others. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to the podcast newsletter. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

They Tell Me You Are Cunning by David Hagerty

This episode features the first chapter of They Tell Me You Are Cunning by David Hagerty. It is read by local actor Thomas Nance. They Tell Me You Are Cunning was published by Evolved Publishing in June of 2019 and is available for purchase. You can learn more about David Hagerty on his website davidhagerty.net. 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 the episode as that helps more people be able to find us! Thomas Nance has read several stories for us and all are available here and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and other places that you listen to podcasts.

Crime Dog On the Road by Neil S. Plakcy

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 mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate the episode as that helps more people be able to find us!

Fostering Death By KM Rockwood

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 readings for Mercy Killer and Doggy DNA.

The Mercy Killer by Merrilee Robson

This episode features the mystery short story, The Mercy Killer, written by mystery author Merrilee Robson and read by Kingsburg 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 Merrilee's writing on her website.