Heartache Motel by Terri L. Austin, Larissa Reinhart, LynDee Walker is three Interconnected Mystery Novellas from Henery Press, December 2013
Elvis has left the building, but he’s forever memorialized at the Heartache Motel. Filled with drag queens, Rock-a-Hula cocktails, and a vibrating velveteen bed, these three novellas tell the tales of three amateur sleuths who spend their holidays at the King’s beloved home.
DINERS KEEPERS, LOSERS WEEPERS by Terri L. Austin
When Rose and the gang head to Graceland right before Christmas, they get all shook up: the motel is a seedy dump and an Elvis impersonator turns up dead. Rose discovers missing jewels tie into the death and her suspicious mind flips into overdrive, questioning her fellow guests, the staff, and even a cute impersonator who keeps popping up. Will Rose be able to find the murderer and get home by Christmas day? It’s now or never.QUICK SKETCH by Larissa Reinhart
Sassy Southern artist Cherry Tucker and her poker-loving boyfriend, Todd, pop into Memphis to help Todd’s cousin who’s been hustled out of his savings, right before Christmas. Staying at the shady Heartache Motel, Cherry can’t tell a shill from a mark and fears everyone is playing them for chumps. Cherry and Todd quickly find themselves in a dangerous sting that could send them to the slammer or mark them as pigeons from cons looking for an even bigger score.DATELINE MEMPHIS by LynDee Walker
Crime reporter Nichelle Clarke thinks she’s going home for Christmas. But a quick stop at Graceland proves news breaks in the strangest places. When the King’s home gets locked down with Nichelle inside, she chases this headline into the national spotlight—and the thief’s crosshairs. Christmas dreams of blue suede Manolos fade, and all Nichelle wants from Santa is to land the story before the thief cuts off her news feed for good.
This was a delightfully entertaining collection of short stories featuring beloved characters: Rose, a waitress; Cherry, the artist and Nichele, our crime reporter, who arrived for a stay at the aptly named Heartache Hotel. This was a great read; that was well done, by three authors who created a wonderful and cohesive spin of mysteriousness that took place in one location staffed by a zany cast of characters that had me laughing-out-loud in this fast-paced drama.
I’ve just started reading this and so far, so good. Very nicely done! And such an ingenious idea!
Great review!
I enjoyed this book! =)
So glad you had fun at the Heartache, Dru!
Kaye, I’m glad you’re enjoying it, too! We had a blast writing it. 🙂
P.S.: Dru has my favorite thing out of the whole launch on her blog this week! Man-Margret is sharing a Day in the Life on Thursday. 🙂
Truly looking forward to getting this really fun sounding book. Hope to get it for or after the holidays with a book store gift card or me ordering if myself, but will get it for sure. I love all of the author’s writing, so Heartache Motel has to be a terrific collaborative to read. Happy Holidays to all of you.
Cynthia
Thank you so much, Dru Ann! What a wonderful review! We’re so glad we’ve been able to share Heartache Motel with you. Happy Holidays!
This looks so good and I can’t wait to read it. (Saving it for a little Christmas week read 🙂 How can I go wrong when it’s written by three of my favorite authors, who write with awesome high, dry, and wry humor. Write On, Hen Sisters!
Thanks for taking the time to read and review, Dru! Happy Holidays, everyone!