Some books hook you with a murder—and then surprise you with how much they have to say about legacy, fate, and the mess we leave behind.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin isn’t just a clever mystery (though it absolutely is that). It’s a story about what happens when a woman refuses to go quietly—when she spends her entire life preparing for the worst, and still manages to leave behind a tangled, extraordinary legacy for the next generation to sort through.

This book made me think about the things we carry forward, the secrets we inherit, and the way women are so often dismissed as dramatic, difficult, or “a bit much”… until they’re proven right. It’s about curiosity, resilience, and asking the hard questions—even when the answers are dangerous.

• A Mystery Wrapped in Legacy – The dual timeline adds depth, revealing how the past quietly shapes the present in clever, emotional ways.

• Frances’s Fierce Determination – Her lifelong mission to solve her own murder is equal parts wild, heartbreaking, and oddly inspiring.

• Twists, Secrets & Small-Town Charm – Eccentric villagers, buried truths, and just enough cozy chaos to keep you hooked from page one

• Twist-filled mysteries with heart and humor.

• Fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett, and Nita Prose

• Small-town secrets, dual timelines, and eccentric characters.