Mysteryrats Maze Podcast

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 Maze. Sean has also done the reading for The Way to a Man's Heart. 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!

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. Julia has also done the readings for Evening Call, Iced Blonde, and What A Little Cinnamon Can Do.

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 her website.

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 Valley. You can learn more about Jack Bates and his writing on his website.

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.

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 for Murder at the Driskill.

This episode features the mystery short story, The Way to a Man's Heart, written by mystery author Merrilee Robson, and read by local actor Sean Hopper. This story seemed perfect for a twisted take on Valentine's Day. The Way to a Man's Heart was published in October of 2017 in Over My Dead Body mystery magazine. Merrilee also wrote the story for another podcast episode, The Mercy Killer. 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.

This episode features the mystery short story, When Pigs Fly, written by mystery author Lesley A. Diehl and read by Fresno actor Cyndle Cee. This story is a bit whimsical and is the kind of story the whole family can enjoy! 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 Leslie's writing on her website.

This is our third episode and the first mystery novel first chapter that we have recorded. This episode feautures the first chapter of "The Deepest Grave", which is the latest Crispin Guest Medievel Noir mystery novel by Jeri Westerson. The book is published by Severn House. "The Deepest Grave" is read by Fresno actor Paddy Myers. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. The entire novel of "The Deepest Grave" is now available for purchase.

This is our second episode and it features the mystery short story, "The Dead Lady's Coat", written by mystery author Joan Leotta and read by Fresno 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. "The Dead Lady's Coat" was previously published in the Crimestalker Handbook.

Welcome to Kings River Life's Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast. This is our premiere episode. Each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. This episode features the mystery short story, "The Pub Crawl", written by mystery author Nancy Cole Silverman and read by Fresno actor Cyndle Cee. The Pub Crawl was previously published by Out of the Gutter.