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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Immerse yourself in David R. Beshears' absorbing novella, Next Exit. The story follows the inhabitants of Jan's Motel and Cafe, an eight-room motel located alongside a highway, where secrets simmer beneath the surface of a seemingly desolate landscape. Apart from the motel owners, Jan and Lee, and the permanent room occupants, the motel is visited only by the regulars, including Reuben, the delivery guy, Mike, the mailman, and Deputy Sheriff Charlene. But lately, Mother, who quietly oversees the protection of the motel from the window of the owner's apartment, has been growing restless for some mysterious reason. Additionally, Jan and Lee are worried about Dark Star Conservatory trying to get their 'property' back. When Jan and Lee's daughter, Emily, unexpectedly returns home, the situation reaches a turning point.
A suspense-filled mystery with sci-fi undertones, Next Exit is a surreal odyssey you do not want to miss. Author David R. Beshears layers the narrative with a healthy dose of tension and intrigue, building an engrossing plot that unravels its secrets one shocking reveal at a time, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The narrative is character-driven, with each individual having a unique personality and role that propels the story forward to a thrilling climax. Until the very last few pages, you don't really know what drives these people. Mother is a fascinating character without uttering a single line of dialogue. I also found Emily's arrival at the motel to be a game-changer, dramatically shifting the dynamics among the motel inhabitants in unexpected and compelling ways. Overall, it's a fantastic book for mystery lovers.
