The Coffee Killer by A. J. Shaw

I listened the unabridged audio version of The Coffee Killer by A. J. Shaw and narrated by Jordan Gibbs. This is the first book in the 'Motel at the End of the World' series.

The Coffee Killer by A. R. Shaw is a short listen at 3 hours, 26 minutes.

The Coffee Killer is a dystopian novel and it also falls into the mystery/suspense genre as well. Essentially, you have a group of people living at a motel in the middle of nowhere during the end times. A murder takes place at the motel and the motel owner along with the motel's housekeeper try to find out whodunit. A mysterious duo shows up at the motel looking for someone, which adds another layer to the storyline/plot details.

I found this novella to be bland, boring, and not at all captivating enough for my taste. I only finished it because it is short. I will not be reading the rest of the 'Motel at the End of the World' series.

The following is the publisher's summary for The Coffee Killer by A. J. Shaw from Chirp's website:

☕ A small-town motel. A post-apocalyptic world. A murder mystery fueled by the rarest commodity: coffee.

Darrell Riley didn’t ask to inherit a run-down motel at the end of the world. With society crumbling, every transaction is bartered, and coffee is the ultimate currency. When a mysterious guest checks in during a storm and turns up dead, Darrell and his quirky housekeeper, Nance, must solve the crime before the killer strikes again.

As rumors swirl and suspicions rise, each guest becomes a suspect in this cozy post-apocalyptic mystery. Can Darrell keep the peace while surviving a world where coffee is worth more than gold?

Perfect for fans of The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters and A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, The Coffee Killer blends humor, suspense, and dystopian charm in an unforgettable whodunit.

I am giving The Coffee Killer by A. J. Shaw a rating of 2 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!