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The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James
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really liked it
bookshelves: enjoyed-the-setting, net-galley, read-in-2019, crime-police-procedural

This old, seedy roadside motel setting had me running to grab this one!

This creepy, haunted motel has a past that it won't let go... slamming doors, traveling salesmen, and many unanswered questions.

I loved the atmospheric setting and couldn't help but think of the Bates Motel. The same type of place you wouldn't necessarily want to check into! I was also picturing the Scooby Doo van about to roll up at any moment to help this girl Carly out.

The two timelines meshed together to solve a 35 year old mystery made this an entertaining who-dunnit. Carly was the amateur detective and was determined to get answers.

While it was a spooky read, I was hoping for a little more spine-chilling twists and creepy turns. For me this one was more of a spooky adventure where Carly is on a mission.

If you are looking for a unique crime read with some ghostly happenings, this one is quite entertaining and perfect for the season.

OUT on Feb. 18, 2020

Thanks to the publisher and NG for my review copy.

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Reading Progress

August 12, 2019 – Shelved
August 12, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read
October 20, 2019 – Started Reading
October 20, 2019 –
page 0
0.0% "Next up!"
October 21, 2019 –
page 100
30.58% "Really into this so far!!"
October 23, 2019 –
page 225
68.81% "And the search continues.... playing Nancy Drew!"
October 25, 2019 –
page 285
87.16% "Curious how this will end???"
October 25, 2019 – Shelved as: enjoyed-the-setting
October 25, 2019 – Shelved as: net-galley
October 25, 2019 – Shelved as: read-in-2019
October 25, 2019 – Shelved as: crime-police-procedural
October 25, 2019 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Debra (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 21, 2019 06:49AM

Debra I look forward to your review!


message 2: by Sunflowerbooklover (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 27, 2019 11:18AM

Sunflowerbooklover Wohooo Holly 4 stars!!! 👏🏻👏🏻


message 3: by Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) (new)
Oct 27, 2019 03:22PM

Rachel (not currently receiving notifications) Hall Excellent review, really like the sound of this one Holly. Thank you for highlighting x


message 4: by Paige (new)
Oct 27, 2019 03:32PM

Paige Awesome Holly � glad you enjoyed it!


message 5: by Victoria (new)
Oct 27, 2019 04:37PM

Victoria Sounds good and pretty much as much creep as I can handle. 🙈 Great review, Holly!


message 6: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 27, 2019 06:03PM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you enjoyed this too!


message 7: by Susanne (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 27, 2019 07:52PM

Susanne Great review Holly! Looking forward to this one!


message 8: by Brandice (new)
Oct 27, 2019 08:21PM

Brandice This does sound like a good seedy setting - Nice review, Holly!


message 9: by Tina (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 27, 2019 08:58PM

Tina I want to read this one so badly! Crossing my fingers I'll be approved! Excellent review Holly!


message 10: by TMR (new) - added it
Oct 28, 2019 01:13AM

TMR Brilliant review.


message 11: by Angela M (new)
Oct 28, 2019 05:10AM

Angela M Great review, Holly, as always!


message 12: by Jayme (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 28, 2019 05:58AM

Jayme Love the Scooby Doo reference! Fantastic review!


message 13: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 28, 2019 06:21AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Debra wrote: "I look forward to your review!"

Thanks Debra!


message 14: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 28, 2019 06:21AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kendall wrote: "Wohooo Holly 4 stars!!! 👏🏻👏🏻"

Thanks Kendall!


message 15: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 28, 2019 06:21AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Rachel wrote: "Excellent review, really like the sound of this one Holly. Thank you for highlighting x"

Thanks Rachel!!


message 16: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 28, 2019 06:22AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Paige wrote: "Awesome Holly � glad you enjoyed it!"

Thanks Paige!


message 17: by Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 28, 2019 06:41AM

Brenda ~The Sisters~Book Witch Great review, Holly!


message 18: by Canadian Jen (new)
Oct 28, 2019 07:06AM

Canadian Jen Terrific, timely review, Holly!


message 19: by Christina (new) - added it
Oct 28, 2019 08:28AM

Christina Great review Holly! I loved The Broken Girls and am excited for this one, so glad to see those stars! 😊😊


message 20: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:01AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Victoria wrote: "Sounds good and pretty much as much creep as I can handle. 🙈 Great review, Holly!"

Thanks Victoria!


message 21: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:01AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Meredith wrote: "Fantastic review, Holly! Glad you enjoyed this too!"

Thanks Meredith!


message 22: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:01AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Susanne wrote: "Great review Holly! Looking forward to this one!"

Hope you enjoy it Susanne!


message 23: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:02AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Brandice wrote: "This does sound like a good seedy setting - Nice review, Holly!"

Thanks Brandice!


message 24: by Michelle (new) - rated it 3 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:15AM

Michelle I'm so glad to see your 4 stars, Holly! I've been lowering my expectations because Jan/Marialyce said it was campy and sometimes that doesn't work for me. I'm hoping I will be able to enjoy it as you did!


message 25: by Michelle (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:51AM

Michelle I agree with your assessment that it was more of a spooky adventure but it was still so much fun for me. Excellent review, Holly! 💖


message 26: by Cheri (new)
Oct 29, 2019 05:51PM

Cheri Wonderful review, Holly, I especially love your opening line, but I think it would have me running away! Happy it worked for you even if it was a bit tame!


message 27: by JanB (new) - rated it 2 stars
Oct 29, 2019 06:11PM

JanB I’m glad you enjoyed it. Great review Holly! 💖


message 28: by Carol (new) - rated it 3 stars
Oct 29, 2019 06:34PM

Carol Can't wait to read this one. Great review!


message 29: by Kaceey (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 29, 2019 06:51PM

Kaceey Terrific review Holly! Looking forward to this one!🤗💖


message 30: by Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 29, 2019 07:04PM

Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill Can’t wait for this book!!! Fantastic review Holly ❤️❤️❤️


message 31: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:28AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Tina wrote: "I want to read this one so badly! Crossing my fingers I'll be approved! Excellent review Holly!"

Fingers crossed Tina!!


message 32: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:28AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Javelyn wrote: "Brilliant review."

Thanks Javelyn!


message 33: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:28AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Angela M wrote: "Great review, Holly, as always!"

Thank you Angela!


message 34: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:29AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Brenda -Traveling Sister host of The Traveling Friends wrote: "Great review, Holly!"

Thanks Brenda!


message 35: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:29AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jen wrote: "Terrific, timely review, Holly!"

Thanks Jen!


message 36: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:30AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Christina wrote: "Great review Holly! I loved The Broken Girls and am excited for this one, so glad to see those stars! 😊😊"

Broken Girls was sooo good! Hope you enjoy it too!


message 37: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Oct 30, 2019 06:30AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jayme wrote: "Love the Scooby Doo reference! Fantastic review!"


Haha, Thanks Jayme!!


message 38: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 02, 2019 07:08AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Brenda -Traveling Sister host of The Traveling Friends wrote: "Great review, Holly!"

Thanks Brenda!


message 39: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 02, 2019 07:08AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Jen wrote: "Terrific, timely review, Holly!"

Thanks Jen!


message 40: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 02, 2019 07:08AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Christina wrote: "Great review Holly! I loved The Broken Girls and am excited for this one, so glad to see those stars! 😊😊"

Hope you enjoy it Christina!!


message 41: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 02, 2019 07:10AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Michelle wrote: "I'm so glad to see your 4 stars, Holly! I've been lowering my expectations because Jan/Marialyce said it was campy and sometimes that doesn't work for me. I'm hoping I will be able to enjoy it as y..."

I can see how it could be described as a bit campy Michelle, but if you just go with it....


message 42: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 02, 2019 07:10AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Michelle wrote: "I agree with your assessment that it was more of a spooky adventure but it was still so much fun for me. Excellent review, Holly! 💖"

Glad you enjoyed it too Michelle!


message 43: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 03, 2019 05:53AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Cheri wrote: "Wonderful review, Holly, I especially love your opening line, but I think it would have me running away! Happy it worked for you even if it was a bit tame!"

Thanks Cheri!


message 44: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 03, 2019 05:54AM

Holly B (slower pace!) JanB wrote: "I’m glad you enjoyed it. Great review Holly! 💖"

Thanks Jan!


message 45: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 03, 2019 05:54AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Carol wrote: "Can't wait to read this one. Great review!"

Thanks Carol!


message 46: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 03, 2019 05:54AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Carol wrote: "Can't wait to read this one. Great review!"

Thanks Carol!


message 47: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 03, 2019 05:55AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Holly! Looking forward to this one!🤗💖"

Hope you enjoy it Kaceey!


message 48: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 03, 2019 05:55AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Kim ~ It’s All About the Thrill wrote: "Can’t wait for this book!!! Fantastic review Holly ❤️❤️❤️"

Hope you enjoy it Kim!


message 49: by Judy (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 02, 2020 11:05AM

Judy Excellent review Holly!


message 50: by Holly (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 04, 2020 05:08AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Judy wrote: "Excellent review Holly!"

Thanks Judy!


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