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Murder at the Patel Motel

By: Maulik Pancholy, Zackary Grady, Achilles Stamatelaky
Narrated by: Maulik Pancholy, Murray Bartlett, Poorna Jagannathan, Karan Soni, Anna Camp, Adam Pally, Margo Martindale, Richard Kind, Iqbal Theba, Conrad Ricamora, Padma Lakshmi, full cast
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Welcome to the Patel Motel. It's a killer place to stay.

When Milan Patel visits his parents at their family-run motel in Montana, he's expecting the usual drama. But shortly after he arrives, his father mysteriously dies in the motel pool. Now everyone's a suspect.

What was meant to be a quick trip becomes Milan's worst nightmare, as he races to solve his father's murder while confronting the past he tried to leave behind.

Both surprising and darkly funny, Murder at the Patel Motel is a witty, Agatha Christie-style mystery about a complicated Indian-American family, the gay son who vowed to never return home, and a small town that prefers its secrets stay buried.

Starring an acclaimed ensemble including Maulik Pancholy, Murray Bartlett, Poorna Jagannathan, Karan Soni, Anna Camp, Adam Pally, Margo Martindale, Richard Kind, Conrad Ricamora, Iqbal Theba, Julian Shapiro-Barnum, and Padma Lakshmi.

Please note: This show is for mature audiences only. It contains explicit language, sexual references, and adult themes. Discretion is advised.

©2025 The Broadway Video Group, LLC (P)2025 The Broadway Video Group, LLC Editors Select Literature & Fiction Mystery Satire South Asian Creators Feel-Good Funny Witty

Editorial Review

A delightful whodunit
Looking for a fun audio mystery? Check out Murder at the Patel Motel, starring and co-written by the talented Maulik Pancholy from 30 Rock. The story follows Milan Patel, a New York City event planner who visits his family's dingy motel in Montana. What starts as a normal visit quickly turns into an unexpected adventure when Milan finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery. With a fantastic ensemble cast whose familiar voices you'll enjoy spotting throughout, this Agatha Christie-style tale blends humor with heart. Mixed in with the mystery is a touching story of a gay son who vowed never to return home reconnecting with his roots while navigating family dynamics and small-town secrets to solve the case. —Tricia F., Audible Editor

Engaging Plot Twists • Humorous Dialogue • Excellent Voice Acting • Vibrant Characters • Immersive Production
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Good story, fun characters, not super heavy handed with the characters lifestyles. I hope they continue this series!

Entertaining and not preachy

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I absolutely live this story and the cast!!! So entertaining!!! I truly look forward to the next murder! 🤗♥️👏🏻🙌🥰

Thank you, Audible!

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This was such a great listen. Stumbled across it by accident and so happy I did.

Funny, twisty, modern, relatable.

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The performances are amazing. Feels like you're watching a show, it's very immersive, and funny!

Funny and Smart

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An Absolute Thrill Ride – Equal Parts Tension and Comedy!
This had me on the edge of my seat and laughing out loud—often at the same time! The pacing is razor-sharp, the performances magnetic, and the humor lands perfectly, cutting through the suspense without ever undermining it. It’s rare to find something that keeps your pulse racing and your spirits high. An exhilarating blend of intensity and wit—I didn’t want it to end.
Thank you for writing it—from the physician side to the motel side—well done. LOL!

An Absolute Thrill Ride

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Believe it or not, but the main character is a asshole. I came to really like and enjoy the characters in the story, except for him. Arrogant. A snob. Selfish, rude and a pain in the ass. He deserves to be punched. His head is so far up his own ass, he doesn't even show concern for his boyfriend. An annoying character that took some enjoyment away from the story.

The cast and the performances. The story is enjoyable and fun. An easy listen.

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I wasn’t sure if I’d like this, but I am very pleasantly surprised. It made me laugh out loud several times and the story/performances were captivating!

This is the most fun audiobook I’ve ever listened to!

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A fun who-done-it with engaging characters and brilliant cast. Exactly what I was looking for.

Exactly what I was looking for.

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A fun and exciting story. The narration , music , and sound effects were so engaging. I think headphones are must.

Loved it!!

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I enjoyed the characters, the plot and the humor. I recommend a fun listen for this mystery!

Fun mystery

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