A Murderous Plot

Jen is committed to finishing her book, but it seems life has other plans. When her nemesis is found dead, and a police officer accused of the murder, Jen breaks the promise to herself and step in to help clear the officers name before the killer can strike again. Is Jen is going to miss her deadline once and for all?

I adore this series. I love Jen as our female protagonist and the mysteries are so well planned out and written that they truly keep you engaged throughout the book. It really doesn’t get much better than this and this is one of the best entries in this series. And they’ve all been good.

This book was gripping and hard to put down. It didn't feel like everything else you see out there, it felt very fresh. I really enjoyed this book!

A nice addition to a series that will also be fine as a standalone. Jen has writer's block (grr) and so, when she's out on a walk with her boyfriend Eric, a detective, and they discover an man covered in blood who seems to have lost his memory- well, of course she must investigate. And then her nemesis Havermyer becomes the prime suspect in a murder and she's off. This has a nicely twisty mystery. good atmospherics (a bookstore), and fun characters (including Savannah the dog). Thanks to Netgalley for the aRC. A good read for cozy fans.

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of A MURDEROUS PLOT (Book 6 of the Bookstore mystery series) by Sue Minix in exchange for an honest review. As Halloween approaches, Jen and her boyfriend Eric, a local detective, admire the holiday decorations as they and doggie companion, Savannah, walk to the park to meet with their running group. However, they haven’t even finished with their pre-run stretches when a zombie-like figure shambles from the wood. It’s a relief that the man isn’t actually undead, but it’s still worrisome because he’s suffered a head injury, is covered in blood, has no identification or phone, and has no memory of any events before he woke up in the woods. Is the man a victim, or did the man’s victim retaliate and escape? Jen is itching to dig into the investigation; after all, anything is preferable to actually facing her anxiety, sitting down, and writing her next book!

I liked this book as well as the others in the series. I recommend this book to fans of cozy murder mysteries featuring bookstores, authors, writer’s block, amateur sleuths, and doggy sidekicks.

Literary Cozy Mystery following a mystery author and South Carolina bookstore owner as she investigates an amnesiac man and his connection to the murder of a resort developer.

5/5 stars: This is the sixth entry in Minix's Bookstore Mystery series, which is a Literary Cozy Mystery that takes place is South Carolina and features a mystery writer and bookstore owner who looks into what happened to a man with amnesia and how he's connected to a resort developer's murder. After the detective she has a hate-hate relationship with is arrested for the crime, she digs into who in this family wanted the patriarch dead and how far they'll go to keep it a quiet. With plenty of twists and turns, Minix has masterfully crafted a mystery that deftly balances the suspects, clues and red herrings and will leave you pondering the whodunit until the final reveal. Additionally, Minix's writing and character work are stellar; the characters are well-rounded and complex while remaining incredibly likable. It's a joy catching up with Jen, her friends, the staff of Ravenous Readers (especially Charlie and his quirky wardrobe) and the townsfolk of Riddleton. And I love seeing Jen's relationship with her detective boyfriend, Eric, continue to grow. Oh and one must never forget Jen's adorable German Shepherd, Savannah. Additionally, I really appreciate seeing Jen's writing journey, whether it's struggling with writer's block, actually plotting her Davenport Twins mystery series or her worries over book sales and the joy of new releases. It's all so very meta and fun. While you could read this as a stand-alone, you'll gain so much more by reading the series from the beginning; so be sure to pick up book one, Murder at the Bookstore. Minix's a favorite author and this latest entry doesn't disappoint, highly recommend!

I received this eARC thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK | Avon in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

I've quickly become a huge fan of this series, and A Muderous Plot did not disappoint me.
Jen is working on her next book, but with Halloween around the corner, she's easily distracted.
While running with her boyfriend Eric, they see a man walking around, very dazed and confused, but covered in blood.
Eric being a cop moves into police mode and naturally, Jen is interested in the scenario.
What happens next is astonishing and Jen soon becomes wrapped up in the investigation.

I love Charlie and all the characters, but Savannah, Jen's dog is my favorite.
I can't wait for the next book in the series.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

Sentenced to Murder by Sue Minix the 5th instalment in the "A Bookstore Mystery" series. I enjoyed this book and look forward to book 6!
She can plot out the perfect murder mystery… But can she solve one in real life?

I really enjoyed visiting Riddleton again and Ravenous Reads Bookstore. The main cast of characters Charlie, Lacey, Eric, and I love Savannah the German shepherd and all her antics. Jen is trying to navigate having a partner in the bookstore and what that entails as well as, write 2 more books in a year along with proving her nemesis, Detective Havermyer is not a killer.

It was entertaining, full of twists and turns and I did guess whodunnit but that did not distract from the story.

I requested and received an advanced readers copy from Harper Collins/Avon and NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my OWN.

Jen Dawson, owner of Ravenous Readers, is not a natural runner! Unfortunately, as her Detective boyfriend, Eric, works long hours, running together on a Saturday morning is a good way for them to catch up. As Halloween moves ever closer they discover a young man wandering in the park with blood on his shirt and no idea who he is or what happened! They both know, without a shadow of a doubt things in Riddleton are about to get weird, again!

With her nemesis, Detective Havermyer, actually in need of a little help and her bookstore running quite smoothly Jen soon finds herself investigating the confused John Doe, especially as there is a chance he killed someone!  As she gets nearer to a solution the stakes raise and her chances of celebrating Halloween look doubtful!

This is book six in one of my go-to-cozy series and once again I thoroughly enjoyed the reading experience. Jen and Eric are great main protagonists and I loved the extra story time Charlie got. He's my favourite character atm I think! There were a few teasers to what may possible happen in future books which should add more comedic moments as well as tension filled main plots, all of which I look forward to reading in the future.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Avon Books, but the opinions expressed are my own. This an excellent,  fun story which I highly recommend. 4.5 rounded up to 5.

Jen is trying to write the next book in her mystery series. When she takes a break to go to the park for a run with her dog and boyfriend, they find a man wondering around with blood all over him, a gash in the back of his head and no memory of who he is. Next a dead body is found in the car of the lead police detective. What is going on? Jen decides, as usual, she has to assist the police in their investigations. Will this time cost her her own life or will she survive again...