Murder at Mabel's Motel takes us to the small town of McGill, Georgia, where the community is quirky but harmonious. They welcome the random oddball who wanders into town. Stella is a resident who has lived there for many years and knows the ins and outs. So the ensuing shakedown is a challenge that Stella has to resolve

Mabel's Motel is an older one in the city. When the Lone White Wolf Pack come to town they stir up a lot of trouble. They take the town to the edge of chaos when the leader, Billy, is found dead in the motel. The community assumes it was a drug overdoes - in fitting with his slimy life - but the smell of cyanide points to murder.

Such a mess - and the secrets and mysteries in the community and wolf pack almost cripple the town.

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The third in a series was as enjoyable as the others. Quirky characters, an entertaining story and it’s well written as a bonus.

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.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advance reader copy of Murder at Mabel's Motel by G. A. McKevett in exchange for an honest review. Stella Reid is raising her seven grandchildren, because their mother is in a Georgian jail. Stella goes out with Manny Gilford, the sheriff, to get a hamburger. Is it a date? Then a lady named Dolly came looking for the sheriff. Later a man is found dead at Mabel's Motel. This was a very unique story. I had no idea who the killer was.

Know that this has more serious themes than many cozy mysteries. Stella- aka Grammy Reid- is laser focused on raising her many grandchildren but she also helps Sheriff Manny Gilford solve crimes in McGill, Georgia. It's the 1980s and things are going a little sideways in town. There's a hateful gang known as the Lone White Wolf Pack. Its leader, Billy Ray assaults a young hispanic woman and then is found murdered at a run down motel. The investigation reveals that there's an undercurrent of hate- that there are those who support racist and neo-Nazi agendas. At the same time, however, McKevett keeps a light touch on the relationship between Stella and Manny. There's also humor with Elsie, who babysits, and the kids themselves (one of whom will grow up to have her very own cozy series). It's twisty, has good characters, and kept me guessing. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. This is the third in a series and while it might be best to read the first two, this will be thoroughly enjoyable as a standalone.

As quirky as McGill’s residents can be, they usually welcome society’s oddballs and outcasts into the community with open arms. But the three members of the Lone White Wolf Pack are a different story. Townsfolk aren’t feeling the least bit neighborly toward the gang widely believed to have orchestrated several hate crimes in the area. When the group’s leader Billy Ray Sonner is found dead in an abandoned motel, most assume it was the result of an accidental overdose. An unfortunate yet predictable end for a man who lived the way Billy did. Only Stella and the sheriff have witnessed the crime scene in person, and suspect something more disturbing happened in that ramshackle room...
While Stella wades through a flood of potential culprits, one thing becomes clear—this wasn’t an impulsive act of revenge. There’s a sophisticated killer on the loose, and Stella must expose deep-rooted fears and dark pasts if she wants to crack a carefully planned murder and stop McGill from descending into chaos.
Granny Reid is back in action. Helping the sheriff discover the murder of a loner in town. I love this series and enjoy every page.
Fun twist and turns.
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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.
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A wonderful cozy mystery full of eclectic characters and a great couple of Stella, who is raising her 7 grand-kids while her daughter-in-law is in prison, and Manny, the hunky police chief. Out on a date they get interrupted by a young girl being attacked and then following the path to find all involved. A little dark at times and little funny at times, overall a wonderful read and one I highly recommend. Hard to put this one down.

A quirky and engrossing cozy mystery, Murder at Mabel's Motel is just what I expected. It's a great read and one I highly recommend. The well-crafted characters and setting are believable and the storyline was easy to follow.

Overall, I just can't wait to read more by this author in the future.

Each time I read a book I read in this series by G. A. McKevett, I find myself wishing I had a granny like Stella Reid.
These books open us up to Stella's world, when her grandchildren were just little ones, and another one would be making his way into the world.
When a heinous crime takes place in their small town, it reveals secrets that Stella wished would have stayed untold.
This series is so well told and each character holds a special place in my heart.
I recommend this series to all cozy mystery readers who enjoy a well told story.

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