About this series
A Dangerous Type Mystery is a series by Paige Shelton. We list 3 books in this series so far, in reading order.
Start with Book 1: To Helvetica and Back.
Tagged on most books in this series: City and Crafts.
What readers say
Readers enjoy this series for its unusual typewriter-repair shop, the warm bond between Clare and her spunky grandfather, a charming Utah ski-town setting and a shop cat fans adore, and many say the mysteries are clever, with well-placed clues and surprising twists. Fans of the author's other cozy series find it just as appealing. Common criticisms are a slow, meandering middle with too many side plots and background detail, characters who need more development, a killer who barely appears before the reveal, and a romance subplot some readers could do without.
Best for: Readers who want a gentle, nostalgic small-town cozy with a quirky shop and a grandparent sidekick.
Summary of public reader reviews, updated November 2026.
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