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.
Lost in the Dark Unchanted Forest
Summary
Lost: one little boy. When Little Alfred runs away from home and winds up in the Dark Unchanted Forest being trailed by a bobcat, Hank the Cowdog knows that it's up to him to save his young master. So, mustering up all the courage that a Head of Ranch Security can come up with, he bravely makes his way into the forest. But before long, Hank is even more lost than Alfred. Can he find his master and get them both out of the woods? Or is he destined to pass the rest of his days going in circles?You'll hear the songs "Disorientation", "I Love All Kinds of Stuff", and "The Storm".
©1988 John R. Erickson (P)1988 John R. Erickson
The Christmas Turkey Disaster
Summary
Hank is in real trouble this time. Loper and Sally May's relatives are coming for Christmas dinner, and Sally May has been working to get the entire ranch in order - including preparing for the Christmas feast. Unfortunately, when she discovers that the turkey she bought has met a terrible end, she pins the blame on Hank! Is he the guilty party, or have more sinister forces been at work to frame him for the crime? Later that day things seem to be looking up - that is until the replacement Christmas turkey flies the coop, too, landing Hank in even deeper trouble! Can an act of true heroism right the terrible wrong and salvage Hank's reputation, or is he doomed to spend the rest of his doggie days in exile? Slim belts out "Good-bye to the Turkey, Hello Tuna Fish".
©2015 John R. Erickson (P)2015 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Three Rings
Summary
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? Drover (?) sings "Joe Fred, the Grasshopper", and Slim sings the educational "Don't Haul a Sick Dog in the Back of Your Car".
©2014 John R. Erickson (P)2014 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Wandering Goats
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It's all fun and games until someone loses a goat.... When Deputy Kile calls in a favor and recruits Slim to help him round up some escaped goats that have made their way onto the ranch, a hilarious rodeo ensues!
©2017 John R. Erickson (P)2017 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Blinded Blizzard
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Mission: nearly impossible. As the Head of Ranch Security, Hank the Cowdog has seen his share of tough weather. So when a raging, swirling blizzard shuts down the ranch and Hank is stranded out at Slim's cabin, he isn't fazed one bit. At least, not until a phone call from the ranch house brings an emergency directive: someone's got to deliver Slim's cough medicine to Baby Molly. When Slim's truck gets stuck in a snowdrift, it's up to Hank to save the day. But a blinding blizzard is no place for a dog, even one as tough as Hank... Rip and Snort sing "We Don't Give a Hoot" and Hank does a touching ballad called "Oh Flee, My Love".
©1991 John R. Erickson (P)1991 John R. Erickson
The Homeless Pooch
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It all starts with Hank the puppy enjoying his family's backyard home. Feathers start to fly when Hank defends his backyard against invading...phantom ducks? Hank's mother says it's a good time for him to go out on his own before the dogcatcher arrives. So Hank makes his way to the Twitchell Livestock Auction. Will he join up with Slim, the cowboy he meets there? Or will the dogcatcher provide his new home?
©2004 John R. Erickson (P)2004 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Fiddle-Playing Fox
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A rumor on the ranch: who ever heard of a fiddle-playing fox? Not Hank the Cowdog, that's for sure. But when several reports of unexplained fiddle music come in, Hank knows that it's his job to check things out. And to his surprise, he finds that the ranch has indeed been invaded by a fox with a fiddle! Can Hank resist the lure of the music long enough to run that rascal off his territory? Or are his days as Head of Ranch Security numbered? Find out in this hilarious adventure! Included are the new songs "Wind Song" and "My Heart is Up For Rent", and some great fiddle playing by Frankie McWhorter.
©1989 John R. Erickson (P)1989 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Buried Deer
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Happy the Lab is back on the ranch, and it looks like he’s up to his usual good-natured, bumbling ways! And, it just so happens that he has wandered onto Hank’s ranch on a particularly exciting day: rain has finally come to their drought-stricken land, and - what’s even more exciting - radio reports claim that there’s a mountain lion on the prowl in their area! As the day unfolds, it appears that the mountain lion report was bogus, which is a good thing, since Hank already has his paws full surviving a bout of food-poisoning and a treacherous investigation of the machine shed, not to mention keeping an eye on Hap! Nevertheless, while Hank might find Hap a little exasperating at times, this latest adventure proves that a loyal lab is a great friend to have by your side when the going gets tough...then again, so is a cowdog!
©2019 John R. Erickson (P)2019 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Black Hooded Hangmans
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There's magic and mayhem on the ranch. Tired of his reputation as a con artist, Eddy the Rac sets out to prove that he's really a master magician. But the trick's on Hank when Eddy pulls a disappearing act - and leaves the head of ranch security perched in the henhouse with egg on his face. A search for the fugitive coon leads Hank, along with Drover and Little Alfred, to a spooky abandoned house where the dreaded Black-Hooded Hangmans lurk. Can Hank find a way to protect his comrades from these creepy creatures - and save his own tail in the process? Hear Hank sing "What Good is a Flea or a Fly" and "When She's Angry". Also hear Hank, Drover, Eddy, and Little Alfred render a rousing rendition of "Famous Heroes' Battle Marching Song".
©1995 John R. Erickson (P)1995 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Prowling Bear
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Loper and Sally May have left Slim to manage the ranch while they go off to visit the relatives for the holidays. But, just when it begins to look like another boring bachelor Christmas with Slim, a storm blows in and the electric fence seperating a herd of steer from the highway shorts out. Now, it's up to Slim, Viola, and the ranch's security division to jump into action! Things take a surprising twist when Slim comes down with a burning fever in the middle of the operation, but nobody, and especially not Miss Viola could have been ready for the even bigger surprise that transpires on the way to the hospital! Slim sings a song about cowboy cooking called "Maters and Taters", and Hank sings about "Christmas Cookies".
©2013 John R. Erickson (P)2013 John R. Erickson
The Dungeon of Doom
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Cruel and unusual punishment! As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows that it's his job to clear the ranch of all intruders - and that includes gophers. But when Hank's efforts to rid the yard of one such critter causes a stampede in the middle of the cattle round-up, Loper decides that he just can't take it any more. He wants Hank to learn some manners, so he's sending him to - gulp! - obedience school. To Hank, this sounds like torture, complete with dank dungeons, torches burning on the walls, and menacing instructors who wield etiquette like weapons. How will he ever survive? Hank wonders "Where Were We?" and Slim sings "Hank's Going to School".
©2004 John R. Erickson (P)2004 John R. Erickson
Monkey Business
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Monkey see...monkey do...monkey trouble. The head of ranch security and his first lieutenant, Drover, are finishing up an exhausting morning of patrols when a mysterious caravan of trucks rumbles past headquarters. Going in for a closer look, Hank the Cowdog apprehends a large red box bearing a mysterious label: "WARNING! MONKEY! DO NOT OPEN THIS BOX!"After running diagnostics, Hank discovers that the goods consist of nothing less than the Pasha of Shizzam, a bizarre little monkey willing to answer to Hank's beck and call. Or is he?Included in this story are two new songs: "Monkey Business" and "I Can See You Now".
©1990 John R. Erickson (P)1990 John R. Erickson
Every Dog Has His Day
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Man's best friend. It's roundup time, and Hank the Cowdog is ready to strut his stuff. So what's Benny - a world-class cattle dog with the papers to prove it - doing at the ranch? As Head of Ranch Security, Hank knows it's his job to find out. But what Hank learns isn't easy to swallow. Benny has been brought in to take his place in the roundup! Hank refuses to let some pedigreed pooch get the best of him. He's got to find a way to prove that he's a dog worth keeping around...before his days on the ranch run out for good.Hear the songs "Saddle Up Overture in C-Maybe" and "Daddy Packed His Suitcase 'Cause Momma Was a Mean Old Bag".
©1988 John R. Erickson (P)1988 John R. Erickson
The Mopwater Files
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R-u-f-u-s spells trouble. Rufus the Doberman Pinscher has come to the ranch, and he's harassing the girl of Hank's dreams - the beautiful Miss Beulah the Collie. Meanwhile, Hank is suffering a serious case of mopwater poisoning. In his weakened condition, he enlists the help of that crafty little owl, Madame Moonshine. But before he knows it, Madame Moonshine is trapped in Rufus' clutches. Can Hank find a way to overcome the deadly poison and save the day? Hank sings "The Mopwater Song" and Rip and Snort sing "We're Proud to be Ignoramuses".
©1997 John R. Erickson (P)1997 John R. Erickson
Slim's Good-bye
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Farewell, ranch life... Things are not looking good for the ranch. So when Loper heads into town to negotiate with the banker, Slim hits the road in search of a new home. Meanwhile, Hank and his faithful sidekick Drover hitch a ride in the back of Slim's pickup. Before long, they come to a stop in an unfamiliar town. And when Slim lands himself a new job, Hank finds that he's no longer the Head of Ranch Security, but the Head of Chicken House Security. Hank knows that this new life is for the birds...but will he ever see the ranch again? Hank and Drover sing "We're Freezing Our Tails", and Slim sings his "Song of the Road".
©2000 John R. Erickson (P)2000 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Vanishing Fishhook
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Something fishy is going on! Even after an exhausting morning defending the ranch against a vicious one-eyed robot, Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, still has energy left to supervise Little Alfred's fishing trip. But what starts as a routine expedition turns into a first-class crisis when Hank reels in more than he bargained for. A fishhook finds its way into Hank's stomach, which is bad news indeed. Is there hope for Hank, or is this curtains for our hero? Sally May sings "Sally May's Lament", and Hank manages to croon "I Will Never Eat Another Fishhook".
©1999 John R. Erickson (P)1999 John R. Erickson
The Case of the Midnight Rustler
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Stakeout in the canyon. Someone has been stealing calves from Uncle Johnny's pasture, and it's up to Hank and Slim to put a stop to it. In the hopes of catching the "crinimals" in the act, they set up camp in the field just north of the canyon. But the stakeout isn't all fun and games. Before the rustlers even make an appearance, Hank must overcome the poisoned weenies, weather a run-in with a larger-than life guard dog, and survive a tussle with the dreaded coyote brothers. But despite all the distraction, when the time comes to nab the calf-snitchers, everyone's favorite Head of Ranch Security is there to do the job. Hear two songs - "See the Morning Sun Ascending" and "Alas and Alack".
©1992 John R. Erickson (P)1992 John R. Erickson