Kurtain Motel (by A.I. Nesser)
I have no idea how, why, or when the book “Kurtain Motel” by A.I. Nasser ended up on my Kindle. It’s been there for a while now. While browsing my Kindle for a spooky reading season story, I decided it was a good time to give it a try.
“Kurtain Motel” is a chilling supernatural horror thriller that takes place on a stormy night at a seemingly ordinary roadside motel. The story follows down-on-his-luck author Patrick Lahm, who finds himself stranded there after running out of gas. As he arrives, he’s joined by a group of strangers, and an insidious evil begins to awaken, forcing each guest to confront the buried sins and secrets that haunt them. The tale explores how guilt can summon nightmares from the shadows, transforming a night of refuge into a descent into madness.
Initially, I was captivated by the story as it began to reveal the reasons behind each traveler’s presence at the motel. The sins of each traveler were gradually being unveiled, but then they weren’t. Things became tense at the motel as the haunting unraveled the travelers’ sanity. The suspense escalated, and the creepiness factor was high.
However, the ending left me feeling cheated. It was so ambiguous that it seemed like the author had simply stopped writing. I was confused because my Kindle indicated that I was only about 83% complete. Turns out, “Kurtain Motel” is the first book in the Sin series, and the rest of the data left was a sneak peek of the second book in the series. I don’t think so. I truly enjoyed the story until the end, where I felt cheated. I enjoy book series and am working my way through several, but I’m not interested in continuing this series with the hope that my questions will be answered.
Additionally, the sins and fears of all the travelers remained undisclosed. Even for those whose sins were revealed, the exploration was superficial, leaving only a glimpse into their past. This lack of depth was another reason why I was so surprised by the abrupt ending. I hadn’t realized how much was missing until the story concluded.
Needless to say, I won’t be continuing the series. The unresolved plotlines and ambiguous ending were disappointing, especially since I was enjoying the book. The time investment isn’t worth it.
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