In this episode, we'll be dropping into the Skelf detective and undertaking series by taking a look at 'Living is a Problem' by Doug Johnstone. This is the sixth book in a (soon to be) seven book series following the lives and work of Dorothy, Jenny and Hannah, three generations of women who run a private investigation and funeral business.

In this episode we'll be looking at what stands out and possibly complicates reading this out of order. Does it help or hinder an 'out of order' reader if characters are processing a lot of trauma from previous novels? How does an 'out of order' reader deal with the shifting perspectives? We'll be taking a closer look at the undertaking business with some fascinating research on that. I'll also be comparing this reading experience to 'The Archive of the Forgotten' when we read like a writer. You are also ...