This is a great crime thriller with a supernatural twist. Chilling and captivating thriller that keeps readers engrossed from beginning to end. Fast paced, easy read and very spook.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.

This was a haunted hotel ghost story that I usually would not be into; however, this story was AMAZING. Very captivating right from the start. I have not read the first 2 books in the series however was able to jump right in. I am looking forward to reading more of Helen Phifer's work after being completely engaged in the creepiness of this story. Huge thank you to Helen Phifer, NetGalley, and Storm Publishing for this advanced copy.

The Girls on Floor 13 by Helen Phifer was published on May 30th 2024 by Storm Publishing. This is the 3rd installment of the Detective Maria Miller series. This is the very first book I have read in the series and by this author but it definitely won’t be my last.

“When the bodies of two teenage girls are discovered in a rundown New York City hotel room, Detective Maria Miller is called to the crime scene. The best friends were supposed to be at a sleepover miles away in the suburbs. With no record of the girls checking in and the room on the thirteenth floor closed off to guests, what were they doing there? Sinister messages on their phones suggest the girls were lured to the hotel, using its reputation for hauntings as bait. The killer left no DNA behind and Maria's efforts to trace their identity leads to a dead end. But Maria feels certain the murderer works at the hotel. How else did they access the room and know it was empty? While Maria races to interview staff before another body turns up, the hotel manager shares an old newspaper article about an identical double murder decades before.
Could the cases be linked? After a key suspect is found dead in his home, a discovery in the hotel room sends shivers down Maria's spine. Can she uncover the secrets of the room on the thirteenth floor before she becomes its next victim?”

Wow is all I can really say because this was such a good read with the paranormal and the detective work. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I’ll be looking forward to more books in this series.

I didn’t realise it was part of a series until after starting, but it stands strong on its own, although I did feel I was missing some of the backstories on the characters and their history. Although I had skipped the first two books, I’m eager to backtrack and read them.

Detective Maria Miller is a member of a special task force dealing with supernatural elements in homicide cases. Maria is tasked with unraveling the mystery behind the deaths of several women, including two teenage girls, in a dilapidated New York City hotel. The character development and plot are gripping and cleverly crafted, which plenty of twists.

I liked the was the story effectively balances paranormal elements with a traditional mystery narrative. The eerie atmosphere of the Parker Hotel, combined with the suspenseful investigation, made it a quick read.

Overall, "The Girls on Floor 13" is a fast-paced, spooky read that will appeal to fans of both murder mysteries and paranormal fiction. Highly recommended for those looking for something a bit different to a usual crime thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and publish for this ARC!

What a great book!! This was a first for me by this author and will not be my last! I loved the plot twist!

I received an ARC copy of this book through NetGalley and Storm Publishing; a huge thank you to them and Helen for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I am a huge Helen Phifer fan, and have devoured the detective Morgan series. I was so excited to have the opportunity to read and review The Girls on Floor 13. I didn’t realize this is also part of a series, so I read this without reading the first two. It’s strong enough to stand on its own, and I feel like I wasn’t missing any key plot points by skipping to the third installment. I do plan to double back and read the first two though now that I’ve gotten through this one.

Detective Maria Miller is part of a special task force who deals with supernatural elements to homicide cases. It’s up to Maria to figure out what has been killing ladies of the night and more recently two teenage girls in an old hotel in NYC. As always, the characters and plot development were phenomenal and gripping. I can’t speak highly enough of Phifer and her law enforcement murder mysteries, they are always fun and fast paced.

I love books with paranormal activity, so I was so excited to have a chance to read this. I didn't realize when starting that this book was part of a series. It read like a stand alone, but it sounds like the previous two books are great as well so I will be picking them up for sure! I felt like the balance of paranormal and mystery were balanced well and the writing style was great. Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book!

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Twisty, dark, and gripping. Loved it
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

You have do e it again Helen....another fantastic book. It had me on edge though out . My favourite of the series so far. I look forward to reading more

I usually stick with thrillers and don't venture into the paranormal realm often, but I highly enjoyed this book. I haven't read any of the other books by this author, but I don't think that affected how engrossed I was by this story. The plot kept me hooked and I was turning pages long after I should have been asleep. Hotel vacations will definitely never be the same after this one.

The thirteenth floor of a run down NYC hotel is familiar with strange events. Is the hotel haunted? Is someone or something responsible for the death of two teenage girls? Frank and Marie are here to see if they can solve this mystery.

The mystery and the characters were quite fun in this book. I didn't know where it was going I haven't read the other novels in this series but I will check them out! This is so well written I can't resist.

Thank you to storm publishing and NetGalley for this enjoyable arc!

This was such a good book. I could not put It down and I read it in one sitting! I loved the characters and the storyline. I normally don't go for ghost stories, but I did really enjoy this one! I would definitely recommend this book.

Okay, so I had night terrors while reading this book. I enjoyed the book and was not surprised to see the author gained inspiration from The Shining by Stephen King and everyone's favourite horror movie A Nightmare on Elm Street. For me the American Horror Story series Hotel (the one with Lady Gaga) with all the ghosts in the hallways also bore a resemblance to the story. Not for sensitive readers!

Thank you netgalley and Storm Publishers for this arc.

This is the 3rd book in a series, but can read as a standalone.

Maria and Frankie are detectives in a special unit. When they are first responding detectives to a gruesome double homicide, they quickly realize there is more at play here in the Parker Hotel.

I didn't know before reading this that it was a supernatural themed murder story, but it was enjoyable. The story was paced well. There were thrills and mysteries that kept me reading.

4 stars

I loved it! I was captivated from the very beginning to the end. I will definitely be recommending this book to others!

Wow! I actually did find myself engaged in this book. I have not read the other 2 books in the series so I feel like I might have missed a connection.
2 teenagers are found dead in a room at a hotel with a dark history. No one knows how they got there. The story follows 2 detectives, Maria and Frankie, as they try and solve the murders, while getting dragged into the strange things happening at this hotel.
This story was action packed from the beginning and there was not a dull moment! I don’t usually go for paranormal reads but overall Very entertaining read!

This booked really piqued my interest- it’s not usually something that I would normally pick but something drew me to it and it didn’t disappoint.

It is set in an old hotel with a eerie history. Two teenage girls bodies are discovered and detective Miller and her partner are called to investigate the murder, what they don’t realise is, this murder investigation will turn into a paranormal mystery when detective Miller sees a woman in blue. She finds the woman died year and years ago and that there is a premonition that whoever sees the woman in blue then death will befall them.

Is this true or is there a killer loose in the hotel? Can detective Miller get to the bottom of this case? And is she next?

I didn’t realise, this was part of a series but it didn’t affect me reading this as a stand alone book but it has definitely made me want to seek out the first two books to read. Definitely worth a read.

I usually don't like anything super natural but I actually did find myself engaged in this book. I have not read the other books in the series but don't feel like I was missing anything. This could easily be read as a stand alone.
2 teenagers are found dead in a room at a hotel with a dark history. No one knows how they got there. The story follows 2 detectives, Maria and Frankie, as they try and solve the murders, while getting dragged into the strange things happening at this hotel.
This story was action packed from the beginning and there was not a dull moment. Very entertaining read!
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I didn't realize this was the third book in a series and now want to read the prior 2. Was a page turner and was a scary ghost story that had me up late at night reading. Has a paranormal twist..... but not far reaching. Excellent read.