Friday, June 27, 2025

Murder at the Motel by Beth Dolgner [Review]

Murder at the Motel (Nightmare, Arizona #4) by Beth Dolgner
Format: ebook
Source: borrowed through Kindle Unlimited
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Date read: April 15, 2025

Nightmare, Arizona
1. Homicide at the Haunted House
2. Drowning at the Diner
3. Slaying at the Saloon
4. Murder at the Motel - Paperback | Kindle
5. Poisoning at the Party
5.5. Headless at Halloween
6. Clawing at the Corral
7. Axing at the Antique Store
8. Fatality at the Festival
9. Terminated at the Trailhead
10. Body at the Bakery

Beth Dolgner
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Synopsis (Goodreads):
Fear, Flooding, and Family in Nightmare, Arizona

Murder hits close to home for Olivia Kendrick when her annoying neighbor at Cowboy’s Corral Motor Lodge turns up dead. Did one of the other guests hold a grudge against Leonard Evers?

Even while she’s eyeing a few shady suspects, Olivia can’t help but blame herself. Maybe she really is a conjuror, and maybe she accidentally killed her downstairs neighbor with magic.

With the help of her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House, Olivia will spy on a plumber, get an eerie prediction from a psychic, and face veiled threats.

At the same time, Olivia’s jerk boss, Damien Shackleford, learns a secret that will change the way he thinks of his family forever. Olivia must help Damien deal with the life-altering news, even while she tries to find the killer…
Thoughts on Murder at the Motel: Olivia is getting involved in an investigation that hits a little close to home this time. Partly because it happened in the room below hers and partly because she worries her fledgling powers might have caused her annoying neighbor's death.

Yeah, Olivia has a few concerns. She doesn't feel as safe as she did in her apartment and she's starting to realize that flying by the seat of her pants where her abilities are concerned could have devastating consequences. Fortunately she has her friends at the Sanctuary to talk her through her fears. And Damien.

On top of the murder investigation, Olivia is also helping Damien navigate some truth bombs that have been dropped on him. The truth isn't necessarily bad, but he does have to wrap his head around them.

A little psychic oomph, a teeny-tiny flood, some found family, and a lady who keeps pushing until she gets to the bottom of a mystery. *thumbs up*

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