I discovered Blue Coyote Motel from the Author’s Cave website. Intrigued by the blurb, I bought the book and took off on a very cool ride!Synopsis (from the author): Would you take an anti-aging hormone? What if you could keep your youth? If someone you knew was terrified of aging, and you'd invented the hormone, would you give it to them? Even if it meant discovery would cause you to lose your chance of winning the Nobel Prize? Blue Coyote Motel is a suspense love story which begins in the barrios of Southern California and spans the globe in such diverse locations as Provence, South America, and the Himalayas. The beautiful Latina, Maria, and her husband, Jeffrey, a scientist fired from a prestigious laboratory, struggle to build a new life in a remote Southern California desert areas as owners of the motel. Along with the anti-aging hormone, Jeffrey invents a "feel-good" wonder drug to help Maria with her depression. As Jeffrey becomes insane he begins to experiment with the wonder drug. Six wayward travelers, including an alcoholic priest, a couple who own gold mines in Brazil, a depressed widow, a struggling salesman, and a Native American pediatrician find themselves spending the night at the small motel. The next morning they wake up feeling better than ever. Has Jeffrey's miracle drug delivered? Or is the nightmare of addiction only beginning? Blue Coyote Motel presents an engaging look at the human frailties present in all of us.What I liked: Dianne Harman created a compelling novel that sucked me in from the start. I connected with the characters she created and truly enjoyed the tale she wove. At times, I thought the story took on a Twilight Zone quality. The randomness of the exposure to the “feel-good” wonder drug and the effect it had on those exposed made for a most interesting plot. My favorite character was the pediatrician. I admired his journey throughout the book.What I didn’t like: Although the plot overall was good, there were a few awkward parts. For instance, the contractor that builds the lab that Jeffrey uses isn’t suspicious about what he is building. I also thought that the relationship between Sam (the pediatrician) and the hospital administrator could have been better developed, as well as Sam’s training as a tribal medicine man.Overall impression: Good characters, good overall plot, and an interesting storyline made this a very good read. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a little bit of intrigue, a touch of romance, and a look into the faults that make us all human. Blue Coyote Motel is a wonderfully written book by Dianne Harman. This is the story of the perfect discovery in an imperfect world. Harman writes in an easy to read manner. You get to understand each and every scene that is played out. At the same time the pace of the book is fast. Ready to turn from page to page, always wanting to know what will happen next. This well developed story is complimented by the well thought out and believable characters. They are written in a way that you actually feel and care for them. We get to know them, their motivations, their fears. I highly recommend this book and give it 5 stars.
What do You think about Blue Coyote Motel (2012)?
If there's a book 2 i will definitely kill and bury myself on mars.
—nfw
interesting story line but trite writing. too much fluff detail
—ehsan
I can't believe this book is rated so well. I hated it!
—xodaonenonlyxo
