Murder at the Patel Motel Audiobook By Maulik Pancholy, Zackary Grady, Achilles Stamatelaky cover art

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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 Best of 2025 Editors Select Literature & Fiction Mystery Satire South Asian Creators Funny Witty Scary

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

Unpredictable Plot Twists • Engaging Storyline • Stellar Voice Acting • Vibrant Characters • Humorous Dialogue

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Fun listen, highly recommend! Stumbled across it but so glad I did. It’s audio productions like these that keep me subscribed to Audible. Fingers crossed for second season!

Surprising find - loved it!

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I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy and fun listen with a lot of surprises. I thought it was a really interesting take on guilt, loss, and the complexities of family. I'm slightly interested in this becoming a series but think it's great as a standalone book.

Enjoyable easy listen

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Great voice acting. Lovely character study - even bit parts were well voiced. Good pacing. Mystery part wasn’t complicated but overall a fun & entertaining listen

Entertaining light listen

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I love these high quality, full-cast, audible originals - they make the subscription worthwhile. Funny, clever, great voice acting.

Love the cast

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Completely enjoyed the entire experience. Fun engaging unexpected just brilliant. Recommend this for anyone interested in an escape.

Loved 😍

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I binged The Murder at the Patel Hotel in just a few days. I listen to a lot of murder mystery shows and I’m usually able to guess who did it long before the reveal. But this one completely threw me off. I was convinced I had figured it out, only to be totally wrong in the final moments. That kind of surprise is rare and incredibly satisfying. The writing is smart, the pacing is perfect, and the performances are excellent. Each character is brought to life with so much personality and depth that I felt like I was right there in the story. The production quality is top-notch and the atmosphere pulls you in immediately. If you’re a fan of mystery, suspense, or smart storytelling, this one is a must-listen. I highly recommend it.

A Twisty, Addictive Mystery, Brilliant Ending

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Loved the narration and the actors. You’ll probably recognize voices if you don’t already recognize the names. A funny murder mystery that hit all the right notes.

Great, fun book

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I loved this!! I can't wait for a sequel! It's a great cast with many familiar voices.

Humorous listen!

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Enjoyed this story immensely! Did not see those twists and turns. Loved the theme music! Most of all, loved that this story had unusual characters that melted seamlessly together. Hoping for a sequel!! Definitely recommend!

A mystery to get lost in

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The characters and voices were so good. The storyline was very good, I couldn’t stop listening and I didn’t suspect who the murderer was until very close to the end.

Shelbel

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