Podcasts by Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast

Peppermint Barked by Leslie Budewitz from 2023-12-11T13:56:27

This episode features the first chapter of Peppermint Barked by Leslie Budewitz. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Peppermint Barked was published by Seventh Street Books in July of 2022. Yo...

Christmas Cookie Caper by Margaret S. Hamilton from 2023-11-27T15:41:40

This episode features the mystery short story Christmas Cookie Caper By Margaret S. Hamilton. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers. Christmas Cookie Caper was published in Kings River Life Ma...

Steadying the Ark by Rebecca K. Jones from 2023-11-08T18:48:02

This episode features the prologue and first chapter of Steadying the Ark by Rebecca K. Jones. It is read by local actor Shauna Dolin. Steadying the Ark was published by Bella Books in March of ...

When a Prank Goes Bad by John R. Clark from 2023-10-24T15:32:54

This episode features the Halloween mystery short story When A Prank Goes Bad written by John R. Clark, and read by local actor Theodore Fox.

In each episode, we share with you mystery s...

The Perfect Patsy by Bern Sy Moss from 2023-10-10T10:22:41

This episode features the mystery short story The Perfect Patsy written by Bern Sy Moss. It is read by local actor Jessica Williams. The Perfect Patsy was published online in 2017 by Mysterical-...

Secret Identity by Alex Segura from 2023-09-25T14:27:47

This episode features the prologue and first chapter of Secret Identity by Alex Segura. It is read by local actor Cady Mejias. Secret Identity was published in March of 2022 by ‎ Flatiron Books ...

Murder Faux Paws by T.C. LoTempio from 2023-09-12T10:41:24

This episode features the first chapter of Murder Faux Paws by T. C. LoTempio. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Murder Faux Paws was published in February of 2022 by Beyond the Page Publish...

Harvey and the Redhead by Debra H. Goldstein from 2023-08-21T11:09:01

While Mysteryrat’s Maze is on hiatus for the month of August we are republishing an episode from 2021 that originally was a published in 2 parts. This time we are sharing it as one episode. This...

Swan Song by Donalee Moulton from 2023-07-25T10:53:45

This episode features the mystery short story Swan Song written by Donalee Moulton. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. Swan Song was published in Cold Canadian Crime in 2022 by the Crime Wri...

Messenger Bags and Murder by Dorothy Howell from 2023-07-10T14:14:35

This episode features the first chapter of Messenger Bags and Murder (A Haley Randolph Mystery) by Dorothy Howell. It is read by actor Ren Burley. Messenger Bags and Murder was published in Apri...

Renovated to Death by Frank Anthony Polito from 2023-06-20T11:49:59

This episode features an excerpt from Renovated to Death, the first Domestic Partners in Crime Mystery by Frank Anthony Polito. It is read by actor Ian Jones. Renovated to Death was published in...

Lewenda Gets Married by Francelia Belton from 2023-06-05T14:00:16

This episode features the mystery short story Lewenda Gets Married, written by Francelia Belton. It is read by local actor Jessica Williams. This story was first published in the anthology, Glim...

Last Liar Standing by Danielle Wong from 2023-05-16T10:42:54

This episode features the prologue and first chapter of Last Liar Standing by Danielle Wong. It is read by local actor Molly Heng. Last Liar Standing was published in June of 2022 by ‎ Red Adept...

The Rabbi’s Wife Stayed Home by Debra H. Goldstein from 2023-05-01T16:02:33

This episode features the mystery short story The Rabbi’s Wife Stayed Home By Debra H. Goldstein. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers. The Rabbi’s Wife Stayed Home was published in Mysterica...

With a Twist by Cathi Stoler from 2023-04-17T16:01:46

This episode features the prologue and first chapter of With a Twist by Cathi Stoler and it is read by local actors Ariel Linn and Sean Hopper. With a Twist was published in February of 2023 by ...

Easter Spam by John Weagly from 2023-04-04T11:08:36

This episode features the mystery short story Easter Spam by John Weagly and it is read by local actor Sean Hopper. Easter Spam was published by SHOTGUN HONEY in April 2022. You can find the aut...

Murder at the Menger by Kathleen Kaska from 2023-02-27T16:22:09

This episode features the first chapter of Murder at the Menger, A Sydney Lockhart Mystery by Kathleen Kaska, and it is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Murder at the Menger was published in June...

Thrilled No More by Chuck Brownman from 2023-02-06T21:39:07

This episode features the mystery short story Thrilled No More by Chuck Brownman. It is read by local actor Theodore Fox. Thrilled No More was the winner of the 2017 Arizona Mystery Writers Jim ...

The Path by Peter Riva from 2023-01-23T14:45:13

This episode features something a bit different, an excerpt from a Sci-Fi novel that has a bit of mystery to it, The Path by Peter Riva. It is read by local actor Terrance McArthur. The Path wil...

Owl Be Damned by Nikki Knight from 2023-01-10T14:43:54

This episode features the mystery short story Owl Be Damned, A Jaye Jordan Vermont Radio Mystery written by Nikki Knight. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Owl Be Damned was published in Tou...

Saint Nicked by Herschel Cozine from 2022-12-13T00:26:05

This episode features the mystery short story Saint Nicked by Herschel Cozine. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox. Saint Nicked was published by Listen

Lost and Found in Harlem by Delia C. Pitts from 2022-11-28T15:07:22

This episode features an excerpt from Lost and Found in Harlem by Delia C. Pitts. It is read by local actor Theodore Fox. Lost and Found in Harlem was published in October of 2017 and is availab...

They Shoot Pumpkins Don’t They? by Margaret S. Hamilton from 2022-11-15T11:14:39

This episode features the mystery short story They Shoot Pumpkins Don't They? by Margaret S. Hamilton, and it is read by local actor Donna Beavers. They Shoot Pumpkins Don't They? was published ...

Grist For the Mill by Kaye George from 2022-11-01T10:33:54

This episode features the mystery short story Grist For the Mill and it is read by local actor Joseph Ham. Grist for the Mill was published in A Murder of Crows from Darkhouse Books. You can lea...

The Artists of Chartres Street by Ellen Byron from 2022-10-17T15:36:01

This episode features the mystery short story The Artists of Chartres Street by Ellen Byron and it is read by local actor Amelia Ryan. The Artists of Chartres Street was published in 2021 in Sus...

Trouble Down Mexico Way by Nancy Nau Sullivan from 2022-10-03T11:16:11

This episode features the first chapter of Trouble Down Mexico Way by Nancy Nau Sullivan. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Trouble Down Mexico Way was published by Light Messages Publishing...

Bait and Witch by Angela M. Sanders from 2022-09-12T14:49:23

This episode features the first chapter of Bait and Witch by Angela M. Sanders, book one in her Witch Way Librarian Mysteries series. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Bait and Witch was pub...

Slightly Murderous Intent by Lida Sideris from 2022-08-22T14:04:29

This episode features the first chapter of Slightly Murderous Intent by Lida Sideris. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. This is the second time a book from this series has been featured h...

Bubbles Baubles by Elaine Faber from 2022-08-08T16:30:09

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 ...

The Witch’s Child by Susan Van Kirk from 2022-07-18T20:42:21

This episode features an excerpt from The Witch’s Child by Susan Van Kirk. It is read by local actor Kathie Chestnut Mollica. The Witch’s Child was published by ‎Prairie Lights Publishing in Sep...

Nobody Home by Joseph S. Walker from 2022-07-04T11:53:06

This episode features the mystery short story Nobody Home by Joseph S. Walker. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. Nobody Home was published in Coming Through In Waves: Crime Fiction Inspired...

Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink from 2022-06-20T12:12:50

This episode features an excerpt from Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink, read by local actor Ariel Linn. Pint of No Return was published by ‎Poisoned Pen Press on May 25, 2021 and is available f...

The Player by Joe Cosentino from 2022-06-07T17:39:18

This episode features an excerpt from The Player by Joe Cosentino, read by local actor Duncan Hoge. The Player was published in September of 2020 and is available for purchase. You can learn mor...

Death on the Rocks by Guy Belleranti from 2022-05-16T13:59:53

This episode features the mystery short story Death on the Rocks written by Guy Belleranti. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox. You can learn more about the author on his Listen

The Chicken Pot Pie Fiasco by Sandra Murphy from 2021-11-22T17:29:50

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 ...

Harvey and the Redhead Part 2 by Debra H. Goldstein from 2021-11-15T21:18:43

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. Goldst...

Harvey and the Redhead Part 1 by Debra H. Goldstein from 2021-11-08T21:23:28

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. Goldst...

Halloween Justice by Sharon Marchisello from 2021-10-25T13:42:43

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 202...

Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams from 2021-10-18T21:08:10

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 publ...

The Last Customer by John Gaspard from 2021-10-04T13:56:04

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 Blo...

Department of Death by Lev Raphael from 2021-09-27T12:59:09

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 ...

Murder Under A Blue Moon by Abigail Keam from 2021-09-13T16:29:12

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 wa...

Water Fall by Merrilee Robson from 2021-08-30T13:54:44

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 h...

One of Us by Lorie Lewis Ham from 2021-08-16T14:34:37

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 ...

Killer Clue by Guy Belleranti from 2021-07-26T11:15:18

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 Listen

Sprinkles of Suspicion by Kim Davis from 2021-05-31T10:33:44

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 avail...

The Big Dive by Bruce Most from 2021-05-24T15:51:37

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 p...

In Dog We Trust by Neil Plakcy from 2021-05-10T15:01:49

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 avail...

Not a Penny More by Jon Land from 2021-04-26T15:24:57

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...

Assault With a Deadly Glue Gun by Lois Winston from 2021-04-12T17:02:04

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 ava...

Sweet Tea and Deviled Eggs by Sandra Murphy from 2021-03-29T10:37:51

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 from 2020-12-14T16:00:29

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 My...

A Merry Christmas Anniversary Mystery by Anna Celeste Burke from 2020-12-07T17:58:28

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel A Merry Christmas Anniversary Mystery by Anna Celeste Burke. It is read by local actor Julia Reimer. This book is available for Listen

No More Excuses by Guy Belleranti from 2020-11-23T15:54:11

This episode features the mystery short story No More Excuses by Guy Belleranti. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. No More Excuses was published by the magazine Detective Mystery Stories in...

The Belle Hope by Peter DiChellis from 2020-11-09T14:35:21

This episode features the mystery short story The Belle Hope written by Peter DiChellis. It is read by local actors Maxwell Debbas and Brianne Vogt Debbas. The Belle Hope originally appeared in ...

The Takeover by Kaye George from 2020-10-26T12:19:23

This episode features a mystery short story with a paranormal twist, The Takeover by Kaye George, read by local actor Ariel Linn. You can learn more about the author on her Listen

Homebody by Louise Titchener from 2020-08-17T10:32:35

This episode features the first 2 chapters of Homebody: a Toni Credella Mystery by Louise Titchener. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. Homebody was published in 2018 and is available for ...

Nova, Capers, and a Schmear of Cream Cheese by Debra H. Goldstein from 2020-08-03T10:05:48

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 Bu...

Crime of Passion by Guy Belleranti from 2020-07-20T13:20:06

This episode features the mystery short story, Crime of Passion written by mystery author Guy Belleranti, read by local actor Kelly Ventura. You can learn more about Guy Belleranti on his websit...

Clean Up on Aisle Six By Daniel Stallings from 2020-07-06T18:20:55

This episode features an excerpt from Clean Up on Aisle Six by Daniel Stallings. It is read by local actor Ian Jones. Clean Up on Aisle Six was published in October 2019 by Pace Press, an imprin...

Vengeance In Cadmium Blue by Margaret Mendel from 2020-06-22T16:10:37

This episode features the mystery short story "Vengeance In Cadmium Blue" by Margaret Mendel and read by local actor Ariel Linn. You can learn more about Margaret and her writing on her website ...

Death Over Easy by Maddie Day from 2020-06-08T10:40:51

This episode features the first chapter of Death Over Easy by Maddie Day aka Edith Maxwell. It is read by local actor Julia Reimer. Death Over Easy was published by Kensington in July of 2018 an...

The Wrong Girl by Donis Casey from 2020-05-25T11:52:07

This episode features an excerpt from The Wrong Girl by Donis Casey. It is read by local actors Maxwell Debbas and Brianne Vogt Debbas. You can learn more about Donis on her website from 2019-02-05T10:40:47

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 t...

When Pigs Fly by Lesley A. Diehl from 2019-01-21T23:24:04

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 stor...

Ice Blonde by Elaine Viets from 2019-01-08T10:44:34

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novella Ice Blonde by Elaine Viets, which features death investigator Angela Richman, and it is read by local actor Julia Reimer. In each e...

Ruined Stones by Eric Reed from 2018-12-03T22:13:55

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel Ruined Stones written by Mary Reed and Eric Mayer as Eric Reed, and it is read by local actor Paddy Myers. This podcast episode is se...

What a Little Cinnamon Can Do by L.D. Barnes from 2018-11-20T09:50:31

This episode features the mystery short story, What A Little Cinnamon Can Do, written by mystery author L. D. Barnes and read by Fresno actor Julia Reimer. In each episode we share with you myst...

The Plunge by Nancy G. West from 2018-11-06T09:40:32

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel "The Plunge" by Nancy G. West, read by local actor Ariel Bennett. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories and mystery...

The Mercy Killer by Merrilee Robson from 2018-10-16T09:52:09

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 sho...

The Ghost and Mrs. McClure by Cleo Coyle from 2018-10-02T10:17:52

This episode features an excerpt, specially adapted for this podcast by Cleo Coyle, from her novel The Ghost and Mrs. McClure: Book #1 of the Haunted Bookshop Mysteries Published in 2004 by Berk...

Murder at the Driskill by Kathleen Kaska from 2018-09-18T09:55:17

This episode features the first chapter of the mystery novel "Murder at the Driskill" by Kathleen Kaska, and read by local actor Casey Ballard. In each episode we share with you mystery short st...

Doggy DNA by Neil Plakcy from 2018-09-04T09:00:22

This episode features the mystery short story, "Doggy DNA", written by mystery author Neil Plakcy and read by local actor Thomas Nance. In each episode we share with you mystery short stories an...

Players by Dennis Palumbo from 2018-08-21T10:00:16

This is our fourth episode and it features the mystery short story, "Players", written by mystery author Dennis Palumbo and read by Fresno actor Max Debbas. In each episode we share with you mys...

The Deepest Grave: A Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mystery by Jeri Westerson from 2018-08-07T08:26:54

This is our third episode and the first mystery novel first chapter that we have recorded. This episode features the first chapter of "The Deepest Grave", which is the latest Crispin Guest Medie...

The Dead Lady's Coat by Joan Leotta from 2018-07-03T10:25:46

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 ...

The Pub Crawl by Nancy Cole Silverman from 2018-06-05T08:47:09

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 t...