Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for kindly providing me with a digital copy of this book for review.
This is a cozy mystery that tackles some pretty gritty major themes such as racism and substance abuse. And what’s more, I think the author tackles them very sensitively and skilfully.
This is the third book in a series but I think it reads well as a stand alone as well, but I am inspired now to check out the rest of the series for definite.
This story oozes southern charm and culture, the only thing missing was some good southern recipes at the end of the book,
I liked the fact that the main character was an older character, also that the author wrote her realistically. In many cozy mysteries older main characters are often written as these spunky, energetic people who could pass for a few decades younger. But here our main character, Stella, is described as a Grandmother caring for 7 grandchildren, and the story makes no bones about how exhausting this is. I’m in my 40’s and caring for 2 young children (admittedly they are both ASD) but I’m knackered most of the time so goodness only knows how this poor woman must feel.
I was really surprised by this book and was expecting it to be a much lighter read but I think I enjoyed it more for the fact it tackled some serious issues. And some pretty relevant issues still today unfortunately, even though this book is set in the 1980’s. Highly recommend.

This is the third book in this wonderful series and can work as a standalone but I would advise reading them in order to get the most out of the world of Granny (Stella) Reid. Set in the 1980's in the town of McGill, Georgia. Granny is a lady of a certain age who is raising het seven grandchildren. She is romantically involved with Sheriff Manny and as the mystery begins they are enjoying a meal only to be interrupted by crime. Of course Granny joins the investigation. As the saying goes, this isn't her first rodeo.
The town is dealing with racism when a trio of neo-Nazis arrive and are suspected of committing a series of crimes. It's not long before their leader is found dead in a seedy motel. At first glance it seems like an overdose - case closed. Granny and Manny suspect murder and set out to track down a killer. They make a wonderful team and the list of suspects keeps them on their toes. There are plenty of suspects and lots of secrets that are being kept. Those secrets are very dark, indeed.
I've been a long time fan of the series starring Granny's grandchild Savannah Reid and I'm having such fun learning about her back story. We should all be so lucky to have a Granny like Stella in our lives. The mystery is well crafted and the main characters are wonderful. The twists and red herrings had me guessing wrong to the very end.
My thanks to the publisher Kensington and to NetGalley for giving me an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is the third book in the series that follows Stella Reid who is a grandmother to seven children. Stella lives in the southern town of McGill, Georgia and the townsfolk are generally a welcoming bunch. However, they are not too happy to see the arrival of three members of the Lone White Wolf Pack who are intent on causing trouble. When a local woman is attacked, Sheriff Manny Gilford knows exactly where to look - and he arrests the group's leader, Billy Ray Sonner. But Billy escapes and is then found dead in a run-down motel...

This was my first book in the series and enjoyed every aspect of G. A. McKevett's writing. Although not a 'traditional cozy' as many of the themes within are hard-hitting, it was an extremely compelling and intriguing mystery. There were some lighter touches with Stella and Manny's relationship and also a fair bit of humour and comedy. Granny Reid was a kind soul as well as being sassy and smart. With some good twists I was kept guessing and it made a superb standalone read which can't be said for every cozy series. I shall be picking up copies of the other instalments. Very highly recommended.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Kensington Books via NetGalley. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

Not only does Stella Reid have her hands full with her spirited seven grandchildren, but white supremacy has reared its ugly head in the form of three local yahoos in town. When a local Hispanic woman is attacked, Sheriff Gilford knows exactly where to look - at the Lone White Wolf Pack. He arrests the groups "leader" Billy Ray Sonner, but one of the Sheriff's hapless officers lets him escape. When Billy Ray is found dead in a rundown motel, everyone believes he died from an overdose, but as the Sheriff and Stella investigate further, they find some frightening parallels to the actions of the Lone White Wolf Pack's activities and those from Nazi Germany. Another riveting entry into this prequel series about Savannah Reid and her life with her grandmother and siblings.

This is the third book in the Granny Reid mystery series, All prequels to the Savannah Reid mystery series. Fun cozy mysteries filled with southern charm and a bit of a bite. This book tackles a troublesome topic side by side with the mystery. It's fun to see where Savannah and her siblings came from, what they experienced growing up and to see where their granny Reid is heading. #cozymystery #grannyreid

Loved it. I laughed. I cried. I was surprised. Not sure if I have read previous ones in this series, but I am eager to read the next one. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley.

Stella is settling in to life in her quiet town and certainly has her hands full raising her grandchildren however she still finds time to help her friend Sheriff Manny Gilford solve crimes. When a gang of neo-Nazi's known as the Lone White Wolf Pack start raising trouble in town, a young Hispanic woman ends up assaulted. Not long after, the leader of the pack, and lead suspect in the assault crime ends up murdered. Stella is only too happy to step in and help solve the crime and with her best friend Elsie's help with the Grandchildren she is free to do just that. However the investigation leads Stella in some strange directions and uncovers some dark secrets that many in the small town would prefer to stay buried.
Murder at Mabel's hotel is the third in the series featuring Stella, a stern but loving grandmother with a penchant for solving the crime. While the topics raised throughout the course of the story are dark in nature, McKevett puts the cozy right back in, expertly weaving light-hearted humor, friendship and kindness to dispel some of the tension. The banter between Sheriff Gilford and Stella is especially enjoyable as well as the antics of the most spoiled of Stella's grandchildren. The mystery itself was well plotted and expertly paced over the course of the narrative, taking readers on a wild, dark and twisty ride. I highly recommend Murder at Mabel's Motel for cozy mystery readers and fans of the Stella Reid mystery series.

This is a great spin-off series of the Savannah Reid mystery series. The main sleuth is Stella (Granny) Reid. She is taking care of all of her grandchildren as their mama is in jail and their father (her son) is on the road and never comes home.

Stella is also an amateur sleuth and likes to help her buddy who is the police chief in town.

There is a group called the Lone White Wolf Pack, which appears to be Neo-Nazi and is pretty much hateful towards everyone and everyone pretty much hates them right back. So, when the group’s leader, Billy Ray Sonner is found dead at an abandoned motel, much of the townsfolk say good riddance and want to move on.

Still, Stella wants to find the killer because no one should be murdered. Jail time, for her, seems about right but someone taking a life because they hate someone is simply another type of hate.

Stella starts putting the pieces together and has to battle for her grandangels as well. Between the two, she is stretched very thin. Should she abandon her search for the truth or try to find a way to do both?

I was provided a digital advance reader copy of this book by the publisher via Netgalley.

McKevett cannot write a bad book! This book is interesting, entertaining, funny, sad, and full of everything you can want in a book. Granny Reid is a character that every grandma wants to be. I cannot recommend this book highly enough (the whole series).

I received an ebook ARC from NetGalley and this is my voluntary, honest opinion.

Thank you NetGalley and Kensington Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Having previously read the previous books in this series, I was looking forward to reading Murder at Mabel's Motel. This book is a solid entry in the series. Readers who have read the previous books will love this one. Granny Reid, Sheriff Gilford and all the grandchildren are as endearing as always. The storyline is strong, and the author does not shy away from including sensitive topics in her book, such as racism and child neglect. I went through a variety of emotions while reading this book, sometimes laughing, sometimes having tears in my eyes. I would like to thank the author for daring to address difficult issues that are all too present in our society, and reminding us that they exist. While the book is meant to be entertaining, I hope it will inspire readers to make their communities better, as it was inspiring for me.

Take a step back in time to the 1980’s in Georgia. When Stella and Sheriff Manny are out to dinner, a young woman is attacked. Together, this 7 time grandmother and the arm of the law seek out what happened. After the culprit of the attack is captured (and escapes), he is found dead. Manny and Stella must find out who did it.
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The story comes to a slow boil and then BOOM!, something happens to rock your socks. This is a really quaint book that reminds you of yesteryear.
Many thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Murder at Mabel's Motel by G. A. McKevett is book three in the A Granny Reid Mystery series. Being a fan of the A Savannah Reid Mystery series I enjoy this series every bit as much.
This story has plenty of plot twists that have you guessing to the end. The characters are likeable, some are quirky, and relatable. There is humor sprinkled through out. Granny's relationship with her grandchild is perfect. There is also a bit of romance.
If you enjoy reading from another generation, this is the book for you. It will have you remembering the 80's.
Right from the start, I was drawn into the story and did not want to put it down.
I was given an ARC by Kensington via NetGalley for an honest review.

The third book in the Granny Reid series does not disappoint. The book opens with Stella going on a "date" with Sheriff Manny. Of course their meal is interrupted by his job. Stella tags along to the scene and gets caught up in the investigation.

This installment focuses so much more on Stella and Manny than the previous two books. The grandchildren are still a part of the storyline but the two older characters are the stoplight. The quirky folks of McGill, Georgia present themselves in all their glorious colors. A rogue neo-Nazi group of three buffoons, a mysterious older woman with hundreds of cats, a big dog and possible dementia, and of course and inept deputy.

I love when Stella and Manny spout out Southern colloquialisms. Sometimes they are a bit much but being from the South it is a reminder of my older relatives from times gone by.

The mystery is multifaceted and intriguing. I followed all the red herrings and came up with wrong suspects several times. The revelation was quite sad and a little more involved than most cozies.

This series has quickly become a favorite. I look forward to my next visit with Stella Mae Reid and company.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for allowing me to read this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Granny Reid is back with her brood of grandchildren she is raising. For those who read the Savannah Reid series, this a prequel series. Genius, for those of us who love Granny. This mystery involves some Neo-Nazis who have attacked a young female. When the leader of the group is found dead, there are many suspects. Granny helps the sheriff who might be her beau with solving it.

There’s lots of growing kids’ interactions. But I mostly enjoy, Savannah with her insight into life and the mystery. I enjoy Granny’s companions. This is one of my favorite series.

Murder at Mabel's Motel by G.A. McKevett (Granny Reid Mystery #3) 5 stars

This is the third mystery featuring Savannah Reid's beloved Granny. When the author started this series, an offshoot of her Savannah Reid mysteries, I knew they would be fun to read, but this one enters a whole new level.

Granny Reid, is off on a date with the Sheriff Gilford, when they are interrupted by Dolly Browning. She reported an assault at one of the local gas stations. The manager, Yolanda Ortez, was beaten and hurt. The Sheriff suspects a part-time worker at the garage, Billy Ray Sonner. Billy Ray Sooner, Deacon Murray, and Earle Campbell called themselves the Lone White Wolf Pack. They are a "small" neo Nazi group that holds non-whites in contempt and are generally offensive to the local residents of McGill, Georgia. Sheriff Gilford arrests Billy Ray during a fight between him and Raul Ortez. However, he escapes custody and is on the lam. They find his body at the abandoned Mabel Hotel; cause of death - unknown. The mystery is who killed the man that everybody disliked?

This book started out with its signature humor and interactions between Granny and her grandchildren. As it progressed, it became a picture of small town life in the South during the 80's. Sheriff Gilford had several good suspects, but he had to consider motive and opportunity. Also the cause of death gave a really big clue when the lab results finally came in. I really enjoyed this book, not only because of the engrossing mystery but the scenes with the Reid family were funny and poignant. The Reid family may not be rich in money, but they have a lot of love to keep things steady.

Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC

Ooh, these names yall, straight from the Georgia peach’s mouth! Marietta, Vidalia, Jesus, Cordele! I have hospitals in all those towns 😂 I actually don’t think I’ve read a cozy with older characters, but I loved it. I felt like The Golden Girls were in cahoots with Nancy Drew and made this lovely cozy. I felt like all the characters were quirky and unique and really gave me a fresh take as cozies go.

The plot itself was very well thought and executed extremely well. We even had discussions of racism and the Holocaust, which I was not expecting AT ALL. It was a great way to start a conversation about oppression in order to discuss in our daily lives. I said two snaps McKevett, very well executed. The killer was not as shocking, but the journey was still enjoyable nonetheless.

While this is the third in the series, I did not feel like I needed to read the first two, but I’m sure it definitely helps. I will be going back to read the other two as well because oh how unique and great Murder at Mabel’s Hotel was. Thank you Kensington & NetGalley for the gifted copy. This one is out 01/26/2021.

The Lone White Wolf Pack is a thorn in the side of most residents of McGill, Georgia, and they are believed to be the masterminds behind an increasing number of drug-related and hate crimes in the town. When the group leader is found dead in an abandoned motel, most people are content to assume it was an overdose, but Stella and Sheriff Gilford know that isn't the case and they set out to find the killer.

This is the third book in this spin-off series, and I've enjoyed he way this series goes back in time to show the reader how some of the characters from the original series grew up and became the people they are. I would love to meet most of the town's residents, and enjoy the cooking/baking done by some of them. Too bad the recipes for these goodies aren't included in the book :) The mystery in the story was good, with a good amount of suspects to consider. I began to suspect the identity of the killer earlier in the book than I usually do, but I never would have guessed the motive. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

This is the third installment in this spin-off series. A trio of Nazi wannabes cause trouble all over McGill, culminating in the attempted rape of a beloved local Hispanic girl. When one of the thugs is found murdered, there is a plethora of suspects. "Granny" Stella Reid assists the sheriff (whether he wants it or not!) in the investigation. Stella gets to the bottom of the matter while raising her 7 grandchildren (Soon to be 8.) whose absent parents are respectively in jail and on the road in a semi. There is a bit of history, found by Granddaughter Savannah, that is crucial to the solution of the mystery.
This is a really good Southern mystery that can be enjoyed by anyone.

Murder at Mabel's Motel by G.A. McKevett is the 3rd book in A Granny Reid Mystery series, and I really enjoyed it. First of all I love the Savannah Reid Mystery series, so I am excited to read this series too, and I was not disappointed. This book goes back in time to tell how Granny Reid who was awarded custody of Savannah and her 6 siblings. When a man is found dead in an abandon motel, after he beat up a girl, than escaped from the police, Granny and the Sheriff, go looking for the killer. I loved this book and strongly recommend anyone who likes cozy mystery, especially Savannah Reid series. I look forward to the next book in this series.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is the 3rd book in the Granny Reid Mystery series and it does not disappoint. I love being able to go back and see Savannah’s childhood and what inspired her career in law enforcement. Granny Reid is a great character. I love her friendship with the Sheriff and always wonder what is going to happen with them. I loved this history woven through this plot. It was an interesting addition to the story and characters. I highly recommend this series and I am already looking forward to the next book.