John R. Erickson has narrated 77 audiobooks on Listento.it by 5 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.9★ across 35 ratings. The most-rated is The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog.
Wagons West
Summary
It's early springtime on the ranch, and Hank is going through the usual motions of making sure that a warm spring arrives safely: singing songs about it, barking faithfully each morning, and helping the cowboys with their work around the ranch. However, in the midst of a particularly hard day's nap, he receives a report that his little birdy friend, Madame Moonshine, is in danger of being eaten by Pete the Barncat! Naturally, Hank springs into action to save her, but a misstep brings the wrath of Sally May down on his head, and Hank must flee the scene of the rescue and travel west on the Oregon Trail with Little Alfred. Later, when a freak storm causes the creek to rise, stranding Little Alfred far from the house, Hank must rely on his instincts and clever wits and perhaps a little help from Madame Mooshine to keep them both safe and get Alfred back to his mother!
©2016 John R. Erickson (P)2016 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Car-Barkaholic Dog
Summary
How do you spell trouble? R-A-M-B-O. After a brilliant use of the Syruptishus Loaderation maneuver, Hank the Cowdog wins himself a free ride into town. But when the ticket turns out to be one-way, the trouble begins for the head of ranch security. It seems that Hank's beloved sister and her children are the target of malicious threats from the neighborhood bully, a Great Dane named Rambo. Honor-bound to defend his family, Hank devises an ingenious plan to ensnare the enemy. But will he sacrifice his own hide in the process? You'll hear two original songs in this story: "The Chicken Bone Blues" and "Hymn to the Home".
©1991 John R. Erickson (P)1991 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Vampire Cat
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Hank encounters the weirdest cat he's ever seen when he, Slim, Drover, and Little Alfred head over to the Hodge's place to feed the cattle. Hank gets bumped out of the back of the Cammo-Stealth army truck. Mary D. Cat is the only one around to help keep Rip and Snort at bay. Will Slim realize Hank is missing in action? Is Mary D. Cat really a vampire? Or could it be - gulp - that she's a good cat after all?
©1993 John R. Erickson (P)1993 John R. Erickson
The Kitty Cheater
Summary
To cheat or not to cheat? That is just one of the questions to be answered on the ranch! While interrogating J. T. Cluck, will Hank be able to figure out what scary creatures are planning an attack on the ranch? After Hank lures Pete the Barncat into making a foolish bet for scraps, would Pete try to cheat the Head of Ranch Security? Will truth and justice win in the end?
©2005 John R. Erickson (P)2005 John R. Erickson
The Secret Laundry Monster Files
Summary
A strange flapping noise in the night.... When Hank the Cowdog hears suspicious sounds coming from near Sally May's clothesline, it leads to a midnight investigation of the ranch. Before he knows it, Hank finds himself caught up with his old friend Eddy the Rac - and face-to-face with one of a dog's greatest enemies: the dreaded Laundry Monster! Could this mean the end of everyone's favorite Head of Ranch Security? Or is it just Eddy the Rac up to his old tricks? One thing's for sure, Hank will keep readers laughing out loud in this latest hilarious adventure. Hear a rooster crow up the sun in "Thus Spake J.T. Cluck", and Hank sings, "Trudy, Trudy, What a Beauty!"
©2002 John R. Erickson (P)2002 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Double Bumblebee Sting
Summary
The nose knows.... When Hank the Cowdog sticks his nose where it doesn't belong - into an old pipe behind the machine shed - he gets more than he bargained for. Before he can say "boy howdy", Hank gets a nip that sets his eyes a-watering and his snout a-throbbing. Hank is sure that he's the unlucky recipient of a dreaded double bumblebee sting. But when his snout swells up and he starts feeling woozy, it seems as though it might be something much worse. No matter what, Hank's gonna need some help to survive - or his days as Head of Ranch Security will be over forever. New songs include "I Was Bitten on the Nose by a Rattlesnake" and "Eating Bugs Is Lots of Fun".
©1994 John R. Erickson (P)1994 John R. Erickson
The Valentine's Day Robbery
Summary
It's Valentine's Day on the ranch but bachelor-cowboy Slim Chance doesn't know it. Sally May tells him to forget about the cows and "Go to town and buy a nice gift for Miss Viola!" Slim hates to shop, but he goes to town (with the dogs, of course) and buys a nice box of candy for Miss Viola. But on the way to Viola's house, Hank and Drover take an interest in the candy and...will there be a Happy Valentine's Day on the ranch? Slim sings a bachelor's opinion in his "Valentine's Song."
©2010 John R. Erickson (P)2010 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Dinosaur Birds
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It's scrap day on the ranch, and Hank is looking forward to a delicious feast of juicy, fatty bacon scraps. But just as Little Alfred is doling out the goods, two very unusual-looking creatures fly overhead, and what was promising to be a glorious day takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Suddenly the scraps have vanished, and the Head of Ranch Security finds himself dealing with an invasion by a couple of ancient dinosaur birds! Can Hank get to the bottom of this latest mystery...before it's too late? Hank and Drover sing "Why Does a Pelican Look So Bizarre?" and Rip and Snort belt out "Cannibal Trash" in this hilarious adventure for the whole family.
©2009 John R. Erickson (P)2009 John R. Erickson
The Disappearance of Drover
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Hank and Drover have just hitched an accidental ride into town in the back of Slim's pickup, and boy, are they excited! But the excitement turns to drama when Drover mysteriously disappears! Can Hank track down his faithful sidekick before it's time for Slim to head back to the ranch? Or is he off on a wild goose chase? A cowboy cook sings Hank a song with a lesson in it called "Ed and the Cheese," and Hank sings "The Low-down Dogpound Blues" about his tragic life to Ralph.
©2011 John R. Erickson (P)2011 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Saddle House Robbery
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Magadaster...Megablaster...Madagascar...Whatever! There's a new dog on the ranch, and Hank the Cowdog is none too thrilled about it. He's supposed to keep an eye on Jake until his owner shows up, but Jake's got other plans. He has to get to Madagascar before someone makes off with his treasure! As if Hank doesn't have enough to worry about, there's a saddle thief on the loose. Is Jake in cahoots with the robber? Are there really monkeys under the toolshed? Rip and Snort sing "The Coyote Howl-Up-The Sun Song", and Hank belts out "I'm Trapped In Madagascar".
©2000 John R. Erickson (P)2000 John R. Erickson
The Return of the Charlie Monsters
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In this exciting case, Hank falls victim to a series of sneaky schemes: first, a Turkey Debacle endangers his relationship with Sally May, then, a case of poisoning puts him at death's doornail, and finally, a disastrous ride to town almost finishes him off. As each terrible event takes its toll on his reputation - not to mention his dignity - Hank begins to notice a pattern. Could it be that an evil mastermind is behind these plots? As the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Hank narrows down the pool of suspects and finds himself drawn into a deep, dark conspiracy orchestrated by his mortal enemy - or is it mortal enemies?
©2014 John R. Erickson (P)2014 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado
Summary
Ka-boom! Awakened by an attack from an invisible enemy, Hank the Cowdog knows that there's only one thing for him to do - get inside the house and make sure that his family is safe. But when he arrives, Hank learns that the house is in the path of a swirling killer tornado! Even worse, the family has rushed into the storm cellar - leaving Hank and Drover trapped inside the house. Will they be able to get out before it's too late? Drover makes his singing debut with "Never Ever Bark at a Funnel-Shaped Cloud".
©1995 John R. Erickson (P)1995 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Vampire Vacuum Sweeper
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Cattle call. A gang of marauding dogs is threatening the calf population on the ranch, and Hank knows that it's up to the Head of Ranch Security to do something about it. But instead of being outside, where he can fight off the fiends, Hank is trapped inside - at the mercy of Slim and his dreaded vampire sweeper! Will Hank be able to save the cattle? Hank and Drover sing "Freezing on the Porch," and Hank sings "The Porcupine Blues."
©1997 John R. Erickson (P)1997 John R. Erickson
The Almost Last Roundup
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Hank the cowdog has seen dry summers in his years as the head of ranch security, but nobody on the ranch has seen a drought like this one! Ponds have dried up, the creek is down to a trickle, pastures have turned to burned toast, and the cows are kicking up clouds of dust. Then, to top it all off, Pete the barncat hatches a dastardly plot to ruin Loper's birthday cake! The last thing the cowboys need is a prairie fire, but that's what they get, and it begins to look like the next roundup might be their last. What the ranch really needs is a good rain to bring back the grass...and Loper's good mood! Hank and Drover team up to sing both the "Drought Song" and, following an "accident" in Slim's truck, "We Feel So Ashamed."
©2015 John R. Erickson (P)2015 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Most Ancient Bone
Summary
Digging up trouble...Hank the Cowdog is on the case in his 50th mystery, and it's an extra long, laugh-out-loud adventure! When Hank gets invited - that is, invites himself - on an archaeological dig, all he can think about is impressing the head scientist's beautiful lady dog. But Hank's heart isn't the only thing that's about to get stolen! Can the Head of Ranch Security save an ancient buffalo bone from thieves who want to devour the precious artifact and have Hank for dessert? Hear Hank and Little Alfred sing "The Lemonade Song". And while broiling in the summer heat, Hank sings "I'm Burning Up!" This landmark audio is a must-have for all Hank fans!
©2007 John R. Erickson (P)2007 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Haystack Kitties
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Cat ranch or cattle ranch? Hank the Cowdog doesn't like cats. Not one bit. So when a mother cat and her kittens take up residence in the haystack, he does all he can to get them to leave. But they've got nowhere to go. Unfortunately, neither does the gigantic bull who has knocked down the fence - and is headed right for the haystack! Hank knows that it's up to him to run that bull off and keep the ranch safe for everyone...even if that includes a bunch of cats. Hear two new songs, "Slim's Boring Song" and "Kitties Will Grow into Cats."
©1998 John R. Erickson (P)1998 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Hooking Bull
Summary
Olé...oh no! When Sally May and Loper head out of town for a wedding, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, knows it's up to him to keep things under control. After subjecting strawberry ice cream to rigorous product testing, test-driving a mysterious spaceship, and thwarting a sneak attack from a couch monster, Hank faces the fight of his life. A vicious hooking bull is terrorizing the north pasture, and he doesn't take orders from cowboys or cowdogs. In fact, he delights in thrashing them. Can Hank and Slim prevail in the face of overwhelming odds?Hear two original songs - "Just Another Cowboy Day" and "Family Fugue".
©1992 John R. Erickson (P)1992 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Three-Toed Tree Sloth
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Pete the Barncat isn’t known for his reliable story-telling, but when his report about a strange, tree-devouring creature is corroborated by another source - namely J. T. Cluck, the ranch’s head rooster - Hank decides to investigate. However, just as the plot begins to thicken, Pete claims that it was all a joke and that the creature, a Three-Toed Tree Sloth, was really just a porcupine! Fortunately, Hank realizes that that’s just what a sneaky cat would say to throw him off the trail, and his continued investigation soon leads him to a strange, bumbling little creature - the Tree Sloth at last! With the finely-tuned instincts of a Head of Ranch Security, Hank realizes that he must arrest this intruder! However, things don’t turn out quite like he’d planned, and Hank soon has a very serious problem on his hands....
©2018 John R. Erickson (P)2018 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Mysterious Voice
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When a funny turn of events brings a parrot to the ranch, Hank is not worried. After all, what harm can one copycat bird do? So he decides to go about his business. The only problem is, Loper and Sally May don't seem to appreciate his heeding their requests to bark louder and dig up the flowers. What's really going on here? Hank's not sure, but he's determined to find out! Picknickers sing "Because Thy Loving Kindness," and Drover sings a little number called "There Once Was a Doggie".
©2011 John R. Erickson (P)2011 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Monster Fire
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After his many years as a typical bachelor cowboy, Slim Chance is convinced - against his will - that he needs to build his own herd of cattle and invest in the future. But, just about the time his new herd is calved-out and his investment is beginning to look promising, the dry and windy weather conditions put the entire county on high alert for fire danger. Hank is sure he and Slim can defend the ranch against anything that comes their way...that is, until they come face-to-face with a wildfire unlike any grass fire they’ve seen before. Will they be able to get the cattle to safety in time? You won’t want to miss this hair-raising and heart-warming tale of cowboy bravery, true heroism, and the blessings of friends and community! In this adventure, hear Drover’s hilarious little “Marsh Berries” song, as well as a touching tribute to fire victims that Viola hears on the radio, “Together in This”, sung by guest artist Comanche Moon.
©2018 John R. Erickson (P)2018 John R. Erickson