John R. Erickson has 77 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 5 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.9★ across 35 ratings. The most-rated is The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog.
The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
Summary
It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Guts, glory, danger, and sacrifice are all in a day's work for Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security. While investigating a murder on the ranch, Hank finds himself the number-one suspect. He resigns and heads for the hills to become an outlaw. A band of ruthless coyotes are happy to teach Hank the trade. Will Hank be forced to raid his own ranch? Hank sings "How Do I Do It?" and Rip and Snort sing "Me, Just a Worthless Coyote" in this hilarious adventure for the whole family.
©1983 John R. Erickson (P)1983 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Booby-Trapped Pickup
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Tricked-up pickup! Hank the Cowdog is about to go on the ride of his life! When the old pickup truck breaks down, Slim ends up with a brand-new model on loan while the old one gets fixed. But Hank is used to the simple life on the ranch and doesn't know what to do when faced with power windows and door locks. With just one accidental push of a button, Hank manages to get himself into a whole heap of trouble! Will Hank be able to find a way out of this latest mess, or will a high-tech truck be the end of him? Hear Hank sing "I Lost My Pal in a Pile of Dough" and "Walking with My Honey".
©2007 John R. Erickson (P)2007 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Halloween Ghost
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There's something spooky going on at the ranch! When Halloween arrives, Hank - the self-appointed Head of Ranch Security - has got his hands full of adventure. First there's a problem with the Tricker Trees. Then the ranch is invaded by two skeletons, a witch, and a pirate. And when Hank goes to investigate a strange sound in the cake house, he's sure it can only be one thing...a ghost. Can Hank rid the ranch of this unwanted visitor? Or is he destined to be spooked for good? Wallace the Buzzard makes his singing debut doing a number called "Buzzard Love" and a chorus of ghosts sing an old Shaker hymn called "Followers of the Lamb".
©1987 John R. Erickson (P)1987 John R. Erickson
It's a Dog's Life
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It's all fun and games until somebody ends up in the pound. It's been a busy few days for the Head of Ranch Security, what with routine patrols and not-so-routine combat with headless monsters. When the dust settles, Hank decides to take a break from duty and visit his sister in town. There, he enjoys the garbage patrol of a lifetime and faces down a brood of sassy town cats - and the plot thickens. Hank contracts a mysterious case of "soap hydrophobia" and ends up imprisoned in the dog pound! Is there any hope of escape for everyone's favorite cowdog? Original songs include "Your Momma Wears Old Tow Sack Drawers", "Cats are Stupid", and "Kicking My Dog Around".
©1984 John R. Erickson (P)1984 John R. Erickson
Murder in the Middle Pasture
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Murder + Mayhem = Mystery. There's been a brutal murder on the ranch, and it's up to Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, to conduct the investigation. The only problem is no one's talking. After a dangerous fact-finding mission, Hank thinks he knows who the guilty party is. But before he can make the arrest, he's captured by a bloodthirsty pack of coyotes and condemned to death at daybreak. Can Hank escape before the killer strikes again? Hank and Junior the Buzzard do a romantic duet of "Beulah, Good Night" and Hank sings a soulful number called "The Cold Weather Cowdog Blues".
©1984 John R. Erickson (P)1984 John R. Erickson
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Summary
Guilty until proven innocent? Who - or what - has been killing chickens on the ranch? And what is Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, going to do about it? Using his top-notch law enforcement skills, Hank launches one of the hardest-hitting investigations of his career. No one is to be trusted, and everyone is a suspect - even Hank! With no clues and no evidence, the case seems uncrackable. Can Hank solve the crime - and prove his own innocence - before he's relieved of his command? Includes two original songs: "Bark at the Mailman Battle Hymn" and "I'm Locked in the Jailhouse with Buzzards on the Roof".
©1986 John R. Erickson (P)1986 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Coyote Invasion
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Hank the Cowdog is in hot water with Sally May - again! But, before Hank has a chance to convince her how sorry he is, he learns the ranch is being targeted for a major invasion from his arch-enemies the coyotes. Does Hank have what it takes to save his reputation, protect the ranch, and make things right with Sally May? Hank sings about his dog food in "Eating Doesn't Have to Be Fun", and Hank stops in his tracks when he hears "The Coyote Chicken Chant".
©2010 John R. Erickson (P)2010 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Measled Cowboy
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Forecast for disaster. When Sally May and Loper head off to visit the relatives, leaving Slim in charge of Little Alfred, Hank knows that trouble is sure to come knocking. But not even the Head of Ranch Security could have predicted what would happen. First, Slimis struck down with the measles. Then a blizzard hits the ranch, trapping them in the house with no heat or electricity. Somehow, Hank's got to find a way to get them out of this mess...before they're snowed in for good! Hank, Drover, and Alfred join to sing "We'll Never Pull This Stunt Again".
©1999 John R. Erickson (P)1999 John R. Erickson
The Further Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
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Hank's in double trouble! Hank conducts defensive maneuvers against an attacking silver monster bird. But the trouble really begins when Hank is stricken with a terrible case of "Eye-Croserosis". Can he find a cure? Will the mysterious Madame Moonshine be able to help him? Hank's job is at stake! Madame Moonshine sings "I Am a Witch" in this hilarious adventure.
©1983 John R. Erickson (P)1983 John R. Erickson
The Cookie Moon
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When Hank makes the mistake of asking Drover what he's doing, Drover reveals his observation that the moon looks like a cookie! After some highly scientific discussion and calculations, Hank and Drover agree that the moon is a cookie, not swiss chesse. And, when Loper sets down Sally May's picnic basket, which contains some oatmeal raisin cookies, the plot thickens, and Hank realizes the cookie moon was a sign that he should...you'll never guess what! Hank and Drover end it all by singing a funny song, "It Doesn't Make Sense."
©2008 Maverick Books Inc (P)2008 Maverick Books Inc
Faded Love
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Love doesn't come easy. Duped by Drover, mocked by Pete the Barncat, and busted yet again by Sally May, the Head of Ranch Security decides it's time for a break from the grueling daily grind. Heading into the wild outback, Hank goes in search of his true love, the charming Miss Beulah. Finding her is easy, but luring her away from Plato, the annoying spotted bird dog, is not. Hank is sure he can win Beulah's heart with the help of a powerful aphrodisiac. But other forces are conspiring against him, and getting the girl turns out to be more difficult than Hank imagined. Hank and the coyote brothers belt out a raucous polka number called "Rotten Meat", and believe it or not, Hank sings a tender love song called "Beulah's Song".
©1985 John R. Erickson (P)1985 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Red Rubber Ball
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Fall is an important time of year on a ranch, mostly because it means that winter is coming soon! And, on Hank’s ranch, that means that the cake house is about to be filled with bags of feed to get the cattle through the long frozen days ahead. Unfortunately, this particular feed-delivery is accompanied by a town mutt named Roy, who gets Hank into big trouble with some local yellow jacket wasps. Once the cake house is full, Slim puts Hank in charge of guarding their winter supply from marauding coons - a responsibility that could only be handled by the elite forces of the Security Division. However, when Hank suddenly finds himself pitted against the notorious Eddy the Rac, he realizes that this mission will require every ounce of cunning he possesses. Will Hank be able to keep the cake house safe, or will Eddy’s sneaky tricks win the day?
©2020 John R. Erickson (P)2020 John R. Erickson
The Curse of the Incredible Priceless Corncob
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From rags to riches...When Pete the Barncat offers to trade good, juicy steak scraps for a couple of old corncobs, Hank the Cowdog smells a rat. Why would Pete want to trade - unless the cobs are worth a fortune? So, armed with his Incredible PricelessCorncobs, Hank sets out to plan his early retirement. But retirement and the life of luxury don't come as easily as Hank expects. It seems as though everyone is after his treasure - even his faithful sidekick, Drover! Can Hank save his fortune without losing his friends, or will he have to give up his riches for the sakeof the ranch? You'll hear two great new songs, "I'm Rich!" and "My Heart Goes Wild for You", in this hilarious adventure for the whole family.
©1986 John R. Erickson (P)1986 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Missing Bird Dog
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Will Hank rescue the dog of Beulah's dreams? It's the first day of quail season, and Plato the Bird Dog is missing. At first, Hank is willing to let him stay lost. But when Beulah pleads for help, Hank caves in and takes off in search of Plato. Before he can catch a scent of spotted bird-dog, he finds himself face-to-face with an angry mother hog and her litter. Can Hank's quick wits help him out of this fix? Or will he become hogmeat? Slim sings "Hunting for Bird Dogs" and "Jerky Symphony in Nothing Flat".
©2002 John R. Erickson (P)2002 John R. Erickson
Moonlight Madness
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There's a new kid on the ranch. Hank the Cowdog could have told Slim that bringing an orphaned raccoon back to the ranch was not the best idea. But since Slim never pays any attention to Hank, Loper, and Sally May soon find themselves housing an adolescent coon with a mischievous streak a mile wide. As the head of ranch security, Hank's got to keep an eye on Eddy the Rac. So when Eddy starts claiming "Moonlight Madness" - a crazed restlessness brought on by the light of the moon - it's up to Hank to find a way to keep him from getting into trouble. The only problem is, whenever Hank tries to stop Eddy, he's the one who ends up in hot water! New songs are "Cowboys Transfusion" and "Free the Cookies".
©1994 John R. Erickson (P)1994 John R. Erickson
The Watermelon Patch Mystery
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When Hank is attacked by a Headless Cowboy, he knows it's going to be a tough day defending the ranch! But when Slim discovers Sally May's watermelon patch has been raided by raccoons, things get serious. Slim, Drover, and Hank are entrusted with the job of a nighttime stakeout to catch the raccoons in the act. Will Hank save the day? Or will busted watermelons prove Hank is a bust as the Head of Ranch Security?
©2004 John R. Erickson (P)2004 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Perfect Dog
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Hank is helping the cowboys with the dangerous mission of rounding up a very angry bull when a strange twist of events brings a yellow Labrador onto the scene. The entire ranch quickly becomes enamored with this new addition to the ranch's Security Division. Who wouldn't love a good-natured dog who strikes fear into the hearts of angry bovines, wears a big sloppy grin all day, and adores the ranch kids? Where will Hank fit in now that there is a Perfect Dog on the scene? Hank sings a little thing called "Happy Dog", and the yellow Labrador sings his story in "Happy's Confession".
©2012 John R. Erickson (P)2012 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Kidnapped Collie
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It's a dark day for Hank the Cowdog. First, Loper invites Hank's archenemy, Plato the Bird Dog, over for some quail hunting on the ranch. Then Beulah, the collie of Hank's dreams, snubs him in favor of watching Plato in action. But when Beulah finds herself caught in the clutches of a ruthless cannibal, Hank knows there's only one dog tough enough to save her...and it isn't a bird dog.
©1996 John R. Erickson (P)1996 John R. Erickson
The Runaway Windmill
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When an enemy spy disguised as a chicken sneaks on the ranch, it's going to be a wild day for Hank. Will Hank be able to protect the ranch and some newfound valuables of his? But Hank's biggest challenge will be whether he and Drover can lead a rescue to save Slim from his ride on a runaway windmill!
©2006 John R. Erickson (P)2006 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Twisted Kitty
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Sneaky Pete? It's winter in the Texas Panhandle, and the ranch is covered in snow and ice. So when Sally May sets off for town, Hank decides to follow Pete the Barncat's advice and bravely escorts her car down the slick road. Before Hank realizes what's happening, Sally May's car skids into a snowdrift - and she is angrier than ever! And who does she blame but Hank! Is this just another stroke of bad luck for poor old Hank - or is it a malicious plot laid by his arch nemesis, Pete? Hank sings a song about Pete called "I've Had It Up to Here", and Sally May wonders "What Is a Woman to Do?".
©2004 John R. Erickson (P)2004 John R. Erickson