In the quaint backdrop of a small southern town, circa 1959, an extraordinary tale unfolds through the charming narration of an unlikely storyteller - Ralph, a spirited four-legged companion with a knack for punchy humor. Amidst a world where most dogs merely wag their tails and feline neighbors purr quietly, Ralph and his witty counterpart, Murray, emerge as remarkable exceptions, gifted with extraordinary abilities. As they traverse the idyllic landscapes of their hometown, encountering ghosts, hobos, and even the iconic twist dance craze spearheaded by Chubby Checker himself, Ralph and Murray's adventures take on a whimsical, yet deeply resonant quality. Through their escapades, readers are treated to a delightful journey brimming with empathy, kindness, and compassion, serving as a poignant reminder of the power of standing up for others. From unraveling the mysteries of why pencils have erasers to discovering who might have alligators for lunch, Ralph and Murray weave a tapestry of nostalgia from a bygone era with heartwarming humor and infectious charm. Readers of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in a world where the bonds of friendship and the beauty of diversity reign supreme, leaving behind a trail of laughter, wisdom, and unforgettable memories. " Ralph & Murray is a delightful journey into nostalgia that will resonate with readers of all ages, making it a perfect shared experience for the entire family." —Going Dad Blog "When Ralph and Murray get together, the scope of their conversations proves entertainingly limitless, from discussing Uncle Buck, who lives in an urn on the mantle, to the reasons humans have coins."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "...if you just want some comic relief, this is just the book for you."--VIP Magazine. "Rick Glaze does an amazing job of sharing what life was like in the 50s and 60s through the perspective of a dog and it makes for a hilarious and unique book."--Red Headed Book Lover Blog. "A funny, smartly observant, and philosophical animal tale; a heartwarming read."--Kirkus Reviews. "Beyond the core story of the relationships between Ralph and Murray and their human families, Glaze offers snippets of stories of adventure on the high seas, some (very benign) supernatural happenings, and plenty of hometown escapades that involve lots of local color, tall tales, all glimpsed through animals' understanding. Ralph and Murray offers a cozy vision of the free-range childhood offered to a lot of kids of that time....More powered by whimsy and reminiscence than story, Ralph and Murray offers subject matter and an elegiac tone of interest to readers who lived through the era it celebrates...."--BooklLife Publishers Weekly. Rick Glaze published the kayaking adventure, The Purple River in 2021, Spanish Pieces of Eight, a sailing adventure/mystery in 2022, and Jackass a Short Story Collection in 2022. Rick was a financial columnist in Silicon Valley for San Francisco's Nob Hill Gazette and the Los Altos Town Crier. He attended the Stanford University Creative Writing Program, and is a graduate of Peabody College, Vanderbilt University. An award-winning songwriter, with a Pandora station and Spotify Playlist, credits on Country Music Television (CMT), and BBC Radio, Rick has rafted the Grand Canyon, the Salmon and Rogue Rivers as well as sailed throughout the Caribbean Sea. He hasn't sailed around Cape Horn, like the neighborhood character, Zeke, Ralph's friend down by the creek.