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!

Dog's Only Son by Neil Plakcy

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This episode features the mystery short story Voices by Nick Andreychuk. It is read by local actor Larry Mattox. This story originally appeared in Down These Dark Streets in 2003.
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!
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.

Voices by Nick Andreychuk

This episode features the mystery short story Squashed to Death written by Charlotte Morganti. It is read by local actor Donna Beavers. This story was first published in Seeds, the Texas Gardeners newsletter. 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!
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.

Squashed to Death by Charlotte Morganti

This episode features the mystery short story Charity Begins At Home by Herschel Cozine. It is read by local actor Sean Hopper. This story was the first place winner of a 2003 contest by Untreed Reads.
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!
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.

Charity Begins At Home by Herschel Cozine

This episode features the mystery short story Caught by the Last Star by Nikki Knight. It is read by actor Amelia Ryan. 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!
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.

Caught By the Last Star by Nikki Knight

This episode features the Christmas mystery short story Santa's Helper by John M. Floyd. It is read by local actor Ren Burley. Santa’s Helper was published in Kings River Life in 2022. 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. 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.

Dog's Only Son by Neil Plakcy

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