This episode features the first chapter of Thread of Gold By Anne Da Vigo. It is read by local actor Teya Juarez. Thread of Gold was published in April of 2017 by Quill Driver Press and is available for purchase . You can learn more about Anne 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 ra...
Mar 21, 2022•19 min•Ep. 99
This episode features an excerpt from Mimi Gets A Clue by Jennifer J. Chow. It is read by local actor Reese Herron. Mimi Gets A Clue is the first Sassy Cat mystery and was published by Berkley in March of 2020 and is available for purchase . You can learn more about Jennifer 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley....
Mar 09, 2022•22 min•Ep. 98
This episode features the mystery short story Pisan Zapra written by Josh Pachter. It is read by local actor Amelia Ryan. Pisan Zapra was published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine in 2016. You can learn more about the author and his writing on his 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 o...
Feb 21, 2022•13 min•Ep. 97
This episode features the first chapter of Checked Out For Murder, the 4th Haunted Library Mystery by Allison Brook aka Marilyn Levinson. It is read by local actor Julie Lucido. Checked Out For Murder was published by Crooked Lane Books in September of 2020 and is available for purchase . You can learn more about Marilyn 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. Our theme ...
Feb 07, 2022•20 min•Ep. 96
This episode features the mystery short story A Virtuous Thief by J.R. Lindermuth. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. A Virtuous Thief was published in Crime and Suspense magazine in 2007. You can learn more about the author and his writing on his 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 r...
Feb 01, 2022•17 min•Ep. 95
This episode features an excerpt from The Whispered Word, book 2 in the Secret, Book and Scone Society series by Ellery Adams. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. The Whispered Word is available for purchase . You can learn more about Ellery Adams 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episo...
Jan 17, 2022•14 min•Ep. 94
This episode features the mystery short story Murder and Money written by Jacqueline Seewald. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox. Murder and Money was published in Over My Dead Body. You can learn more about Jacqueline 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 m...
Jan 04, 2022•20 min•Ep. 93
This episode features an excerpt from Ghosts of Painting Past by Sybil Johnson--the book is set during the Christmas season. It is read by local actor Karina Balfour. Ghosts of Painting Past is available for purchase . You can learn more about Sybil and her books 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...
Dec 14, 2021•10 min•Ep. 92
This episode features the Christmas mystery short story Lady Barbara's Christmas Miracle written by Connie Berry. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. You can learn more about Connie on her website . We featured the first chapter of one of Connie's books in a past podcast episode . 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 epis...
Dec 06, 2021•19 min•Ep. 91
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 Kings River Life and has had short stories published in several mystery anthologies. 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 pl...
Nov 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 90
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. Goldstein. It is read by local actors Sean Hopper and Ariel Linn. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first. This story was published in the anthology The Eyes of Texas: Private Eyes from the Panhandle to the Piney Woods, edited by Michael Bracken and published by Down & Out Books in 2019. Watch for part 2 to go up...
Nov 16, 2021•24 min•Ep. 89
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. Goldstein. It is read by local actors Sean Hopper and Ariel Linn. This story was published in the anthology The Eyes of Texas: Private Eyes from the Panhandle to the Piney Woods, edited by Michael Bracken and published by Down & Out Books in 2019. Watch for part 2 to go up next week! Learn more about the au...
Nov 09, 2021•20 min•Ep. 88
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 2020. Learn more about the author 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate ...
Oct 25, 2021•9 min•Ep. 87
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 published by Berkley Prime Crime in January of 2014 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author 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. Our theme song was written and ...
Oct 19, 2021•32 min•Ep. 86
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 Blood Work anthology published by Down & Out Books. A comic book version of the story will be released by Albert’s Bridge Books later this year. Learn more about the author and his writing on his website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by ac...
Oct 04, 2021•22 min•Ep. 85
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 by Perseverance Press on April 9, 2021 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and his writing on his 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...
Sep 27, 2021•17 min•Ep. 84
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 was published in April of 2019. Learn more about the author 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this epi...
Sep 13, 2021•15 min•Ep. 83
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 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. 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...
Aug 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 82
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 Us was released on July 27, 2021 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Ke...
Aug 16, 2021•10 min•Ep. 81
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 website . Paddy has read several past episodes 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 peo...
Jul 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 80
This episode features the first chapter of Haunting Dreams, A Paula Mitchell PI Mystery written by Jan Christensen. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Haunting Dreams was published in December of 2019 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjo...
Jul 12, 2021•18 min•Ep. 79
This episode features the mystery short story "Pig Lickin' Good" written by Debra H. Goldstein. It is read by local actor Ariel Linn. Learn more about the author 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. 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...
Jun 28, 2021•19 min•Ep. 78
This episode features the first chapter of Iron Goddess by Dharma Kelleher. It is read by local actor Casey Ballard. Iron Goddess was published in March of 2017 and is available for purchase . Learn more about the author and her writing on her website . We are thrilled during Pride month to be featuring a mystery about an LGBTQ+ character written by an LGBTQ+ author! In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Vall...
Jun 14, 2021•9 min•Ep. 77
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 available for purchase . Learn more about the author 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. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode pleas...
May 31, 2021•17 min•Ep. 76
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 purchase. Learn more about the author and his writing on his 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...
May 24, 2021•35 min•Ep. 75
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 ...
May 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 74
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. You can learn more about the author on his 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 subs...
Apr 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 73
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 available for purchase . You can learn more on the author's 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, ...
Apr 13, 2021•20 min•Ep. 72
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 Untreed Reads in the anthology From Hay to Eternity: Ten Devilish Tales of Crime and Deception. 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...
Mar 29, 2021•15 min•Ep. 71
This episode features the first 2 chapters of Out of Time by Cathi Stoler. It is read by local actor Ian Jones. Out of Time was published by Black Opal Books in November of 2019 and is available for purchase . You can learn more on the author's 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, consid...
Mar 15, 2021•13 min•Ep. 70
