The Killing Type is a short story about two sisters named Susie and Danielle. The barely speak to one another, but Susie is the first person Danielle turns to when she becomes convinced her husband, Simon, is trying to hurt her. Neither Susie, nor the police, believe Danielle's claims. A few months later, someone dies, and only one question remains. Was it an accident—or murder?

This is one of the best short stories I'm truly impressed that such a compelling story with amazingly clever twists was accomplished with such brevity. I've read full-length novels that were nowhere near this unputdownable.

If you're a fan of short stories, do give this one a try. I have a feeling you'll love it!

I received an advance reading copy of this book courtesy of Penguin via Netgalley.

Thank you to Netgalley& Penguin Books (UK) for allowing me to read this for free in exchange for an honest review 🙏🏻❤️.

I flew through this book as it was only a short story and covered the time frame very fast! Quick, action- packed chapters!

The plot was a great one, I even laughed out loud! Who in the world would go to all of this trouble only to basically turn yourself in at the end 😂😂

I wish this story was longer, and I was dissapointed that it ended abruptly at 53 percent. Where's the rest? I knew it was supposed to be short, but that was teeny tiny! I think it deserved a bit more "meat" in the middle instead of racing straight through to the point.

Also, I didn't like how the second half of the book was directed towards her new novel. I felt like It was kind of thrown at you like " here, read this, buy my new book." Not a fan of that being half of the novel and to be honest I didn't read past the short story,

I'm not normally a short story fan but having just had surgery I have the attention span of a gnat. Clocking in at 50 or so pages The Killing Type is a tale of two sisters, one married and one not, and a fateful text needing to talk. Six months later the husband is dead but who was responsible and what really happened?

If you're a fan of fast-paced thrillers with a satisfying twist then check out The Killing Type but maybe don't share it with your sister... Bumping My Husband's Wife to the top of the pile now and intrigued by the snippet of Ms. Corry's next book included at the end of this novella!

I'd just read 'The Dead Ex' which I thoroughly enjoyed but had not realised this was a very short story, which I always avoid at all costs as I find them most tiresome. As they go, this was typical. If you like short stories, then it's fine, you'll like this. Personally, not for me.

I really enjoyed this read. Not just because it was a thriller, but because of the way the story was told.

I loved the twist at the end, but to be honest, I wanted to read more! Although this is a short story, the character-based chapters keep the pace smooth and the story fluid. This would have been a good tale to tell as a novel, as I found myself wanting to learn more about the characters.  

Corry did a fantastic job setting up the ending, but my lips are sealed – too much happens to give away the surprise.
This breakneck short story draws you into the lives of Danielle and Suzie, who - despite being sisters - are not close. Susie is weighed down with the responsibility of caring for their mother, while Danielle is busy with her own life. 

But when Danielle sends Susie an ominous text message she agrees to meet her at a café.  

When outgoing, dramatic Danielle reveals that she thinks her husband may be trying to kill her, Susie doesn't believe it, thinking her sister must have misread her husband's intentions.  

Until Danielle is involved in a car accident - her brakes failing. Danielle is convinced it wasn't an accident at all, that Simon tampered with her brakes.  

Now Susie doesn't know what to believe.
  
Would Simon have a reason to try and kill Danielle?  

Or does Danielle have a reason to lie?    

For fans of short story suspense and good twists.

I love Jane Corry as a writer, as her books are so well-written and full of suspense, which is exactly what you want in a psychological thriller. ‘The Killing Type’ is a very short book, or ‘novella’l; I don’t feel I can give a synopsis as the book is so short that once you’ve read the synopsis, you’ve practically read the book. It had the bones of a really good story, but due its short length it skipped a huge amount of info. And skipped forward in months a few times. I don’t understand why something which had the potential to be a fantastic novel, was wasted on around 30 pages of a story.

I enjoyed reading this short story. I didn't realise it was a short story when I first started it, so I was surprised how quickly it progressed. The story is a little predictable, but enjoyable all the same. I think it would make a good story if it was fleshed out a bit to make it a full book.

This novella is the story of two sisters, with no love lost between them. Despite the fact that they don’t see eye-to-eye, Danielle contacts Susie and says she needs to talk to her about Simon, her husband. Susie is understandably intrigued, but shocked when she is told that Simon is trying to kill her. Eventually Susie marries Simon and what follows is a revelation into the psyche of the human mind.

If Simon is as evil as Danielle thought he is, then why did Susie marry him?
Were they in love from before? Was it a plot to get Danielle out of the scheme?
Was Simon the perfect man or the perfect monster?

A short, yet taut novella which delivers a punch. Loved the twist – yes there was one – despite it being a short read.

A very quick and great short story by Jane Corey. Looking forward to reading the author’s next full length novel.

A woman tells her sister her husband is trying to kill her. Sis doesn’t buy it. Next thing we know the sister is married to him. . . and then he’s dead.
This would have been an ok mystery. . . had it been 200 pages. Instead it’s told too matter-of-factly to invest in the characters. At fifty pages—not sure if the sneak peek at the end counts in that total—it’s short enough already, but then a good portion of the back end has the confession, which is told with even more abruptness. Perhaps it’s a good thing it was brief, because a full-length book in this style would not have been finished by me. More than anything, the plot is too convoluted and Machiavellian to come up with in a few seconds the way it was described at the cafe.

This is a perfect little 20 minute read, the tale of two sisters with no love lost between them and the man who is in the middle of their hate hate relationship. Danielle was married to Simon, but it's her sister Susie who ended up in the dock for his murder. What brought the sisters to this point? Who is the the innocent party....Did Susie kill in Self defence? Was Simon the perfect man or the perfect monster and what did Danielle really know about it?

Loved the style of this book, the chapters were quick and snappy, making this short story fast paced and satisfying.

This is my honest opinion, thanks to Netgalley for the chance to review this title.

This was a very good short story! I actually was sorry it was so short, as all the elements are there for a novel. I will definitely be reading more from the author, Jane Corry!

Quite the quick read! Two sisters, an evil husband, and a twisted plot. Like others reviewers, I thought this idea could've been a full length book!

I love Jane Corry's books and this one is no exception. A short story featuring two sisters, a husband, and a twisty, shocking, revenge whodunnit plot - what's not to love! Brilliant, I am now going on to read the Dead Ex by this author and looking forward to it.

The Killing Type was a great short story by Jane Corry.
Two sisters and one dead husband.
Who is a Killer Type? Can Anyone become a Killer?
Great twists throughout.

Summary
This short story is about two sisters: Susie and Danielle. Both are considered very different in looks and personality. Danielle being bolder, more outgoing, an aspiring actress. Susie in contrast is quieter and a writer.
Danielle married a well to do banker named Simon, which only spurred on the jealousy between the sisters. Someone in this book ends up being the killing type. Can you guess who?

My thoughts:

I went in knowing this was a short story, but I was surprised at just how short of a read it was. With that being said, it was a fantastic, twisty tale. I love Jane Corry's books and this was a great sample of what her work is like. She managed to somehow not lose the suspense or thrill even in this condensed version. Entertaining read, I enjoyed it. It is a great introduction to Jane Corry's writing style if you have never read her books.

Good story! Wish it was longer though! Will definitely check out other stories from this author. Thank you for allowing me to read it.

I don't usually read short story's as prefer to lose myself in a full length book, however as I fan of Jane Corry work, knew I couldn't not read this one The Killing Type.

Well I really liked the concept of the story, but for me it was just way way way too short. I really do think that this would have worked out so much better as a full length book, has so much potential.

I very much enjoyed Jane Corey’s recent novel, The Dead Ex. By contrast, The Killing Type is a very short and rather slight story which is a fun read but not really memorable in any way. It follows two sisters, Danielle and Susie, and the man who, at the beginning, is married to one of them.

It reads a bit like a condensed version of a longer story, galloping through time and events at a great pace, but I’m not sure I agree with other reviewers who’ve said it could be a full length book - I think the plot is just too slight and simple for that, really being centred around just one idea, which in itself requires a bit of a suspension of disbelief. The shortness of the narrative doesn’t leave room for much character development and I never really had a grasp on any of the three characters.

A fun short read but not one to stick in the mind.

I've loved all of Jane Corry's books to date but alas not this short story. I simply could not connect to the characters at all and the storyline jumps all over the place. Just not for me. Sorry!

Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.