Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast

The Cupid Caper by Larissa Reinhart

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 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!

Fig Newtons and Heavy Bags by Earl Staggs

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 rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

The Society by C.G. Abbot

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 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! Ariel Linn has read several stories for us and all are available here and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and others.

Mr. Borden Does Not Quite Remem… by Ana Brazil

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

The Mystery of the Jade Cats by Sharon K. Garner

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 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. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews. Ariel Linn has read several of our other episodes as well!

Spirit Wind by Marilyn Meredith

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 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! Julia has also read several other episodes for us, including Boxes in the Basement, Evening Call, Iced Blonde, and What A Little Cinnamon Can Do.

Murderous Lies by Peter DiChellis

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 or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle

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 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! Casey has also read Murder Gone Missing and Murder at the Driskill.

Cracking the Case of Humpty Dumpty by Chelle Martin

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 more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

Sifting Through Clues by Daryl Wood Gerber

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 her website. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters (usually) 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, especially on iTunes/Apple Podcasts! You can find more mystery fun on our websites, Kings River Life and KRL News and Reviews-including book giveaways!