Murder at the Patel Motel

By: Maulik Pancholy, Zackary Grady, Achilles Stamatelaky

Narrators: Maulik Pancholy, Murray Bartlett, Poorna Jagannathan, Karan Soni, Anna Camp, Adam Pally, Margo Martindale, Richard Kind, Iqbal Theba, Conrad Ricamora, Padma Lakshmi, full cast

ASIN: B0F4L4JGFS

Publisher: Audible Originals

Publication Date: 06/05/2025

Format: Audio

My Rating: 5 Stars

JUN 2025 MUST-READ BOOKS

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.

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About the Author

Murder at the Patel Motel is an Audible Original audio comedy series created by Maulik Pancholy, who also co-wrote it with Zackary Grady and Achilles Stamatelaky. The series was specifically designed for an audio-only format and released in June 2025.

About the Creators

Maulik Pancholy is an award-winning actor, author, and activist, known for his roles in TV shows like 30 Rock and Weeds. He is the creative force behind the audio drama, which draws inspiration from the real-life phenomenon of Indian American families owning a large percentage of motels in the U.S., jokingly referred to as the "Patel Motel Cartel". Pancholy stars in the series as the main character, Milan Patel. WEBSITE

Zackary Grady is a co-writer for the series, bringing his experience in audio storytelling to the project.

Achilles Stamatelaky is the third co-writer, also contributing his expertise in writing for audio platforms.

The series features an ensemble voice cast including Murray Bartlett, Poorna Jagannathan, Karan Soni, Anna Camp, Adam Pally, Margo Martindale, Richard Kind, and Padma Lakshmi. The story is an Agatha Christie-style mystery with a comedic and personal twist about a gay Indian American man reconnecting with his roots.