The Murderous Type by Sue Minx is not what I expected. I struggled to get through this story. The author could not have made it more obvious that the chief of police was going to die (did anyone like this man). Jen, who should be working on her second novel, is ready to dive into the investigation. In a cozy mystery, you expect the amateur sleuth to investigate (it is a given). I did not expect the police to let Jennifer Dawson have such an active role (it seemed like she was the detective, and they were her subordinates). I cannot imagine the police letting a civilian get involved in a dangerous aspect of the case (they seemed to be begging Jen for help). Jen goes over the suspects multiple times (it was repetitive). The mystery can be solved before the reveal. I do find that Jen plays fast and loose with her safety. I believe part of my dislike of the series is Jen. I find her annoying. She is a writer whose first book was a hit. People are anxious for the second book. Unfortunately, Jen has writer's block. Jen is tired of people asking her when her next book will be out (she can be quite snarky about itâin her head). You would think she would be happy that people bought her book, enjoyed it, and want more (this woman needs a reality check). I like the name of her bookstore, Ravenous Readers. I did not like that Jen does not pay her staff properly and that they are okay with it (in what world would this happen). Jen's new dog, Savannah, is a sweetie. He is a growing puppy. The author perfectly captured how a dog sniffs every little thing on a walk (every lamp post, mailbox, rock, pile of limbs). While I liked small snippets of the story, I did not enjoy the majority of it. The Murderous Type is the second A Bookstore Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. While The Murderous Type was not my cup of tea, I suggest you download a sample so you can judge it for yourself. The Murderous Type is lighthearted cozy with a cutthroat race, a fundraising dinner, a poisoned chief, a sniff happy puppy, and a probing bookseller.

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