It’s quite likely that you are already familiar with Holly Jackson, given her highly acclaimed novel “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” which has gained significant popularity and was more recently adapted for television by the BBC.
If you’ve yet to explore her literature, this could be an excellent opportunity, given that her first adult novel, “Not Quite Dead Yet,” was chosen as the TopMob Book Club selection, sponsored by Dr. Oetker Ristorante, for the month of August.
Generally speaking, Jackson is known for writing captivating, fast-paced young adult novels that are definitely worthy of adding to your “To Be Read” list.
Read on for our handy guide to the works of Holly Jackson, and how to read them in order.
Holly Jackson books in order
You have two possible ways to approach reading Holly Jackson’s works: either following the sequence suggested in “The Good Girl’s Guide” or reading all of her books in their entirety.
The complete works order is as follows:
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2019)
- Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020)
- As Good As Dead (2021)
- Kill Joy (2021)
- Five Survive (2022)
- The Reappearance of Rachel Price (2024)
- Not Quite Dead Yet (2025)
And the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder order is as follows:
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2019)
- Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020)
- As Good As Dead (2021)
- Kill Joy (2021)
These three titles – “Five Survive,” “The Reappearance of Rachel Price,” and “Not Quite Dead Yet” – can each be enjoyed individually as they are all independent stories.
Read on for a detailed description of each novel.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2019)
In a captivating and intelligent style, Holly Jackson makes her literary debut with “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” The story is set in a fictional town named Little Kilton, Buckinghamshire, where we meet Pippa ‘Pip’ Fitz-Amobi, an avid true crime fan. Driven by curiosity and determination, Pip embarks on an investigation into the unsolved murder of Andie, the popular girl at school, and the suspicious suicide of Sal, who was accused of being the culprit.
Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020)
In the sequel of the Good Girl’s Guide series, titled “Good Girl, Bad Blood,” we find ourselves picking up immediately following the thrilling events from the previous book. Our heroine, Pip, has recently started a podcast based on her experiences detailed in the first novel and is receiving praise online for her sleuthing skills as an amateur detective. However, despite the dangerous outcomes of her initial investigation, she finds it hard to step away entirely when a friend calls upon her for help. She eventually succumbs to the request, unable to resist lending a hand.
As Good As Dead (2021)
In the subsequent volume of the series, events unfold post-Good Girl, Bad Blood, leaving Pip severely traumatized and battling insomnia. Matters take a dismal turn when she’s pursued by a sinister individual who seems linked to her previous investigations.
Kill Joy (2021)
The novella titled “Kill Joy” serves as a prequel, occurring before “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.” In this story, the protagonist Pip is unwillingly drawn into a 1920s-themed murder mystery dinner. However, once she gets involved, she becomes captivated by the case and feels compelled to solve it. It’s quite possible that the mystery she unravels in “Kill Joy” could influence her later investigations throughout Pip’s life.
Five Survive (2022)
In another captivating novel, Holly Jackson, renowned for “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” introduces Five Survive. Stepping away from her familiar world, this story centers around Red and her companions embarking on a Spring Break journey in an RV. However, their adventure takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious sniper flattens their tires. The group soon realizes that one of them harbors a secret so valuable that it could cost a life…
The Reappearance of Rachel Price (2024)
Ever since her mother’s mysterious disappearance, Bel has been living in her shadow. However, when a true crime documentary takes an interest in the peculiar case, Bel longs for a fresh start. Yet, when her mother suddenly reappears, Bel comes to terms with the fact that life will never be ordinary again.
Not Quite Dead Yet (2025)
Jackson debuts in the realm of adult fiction with “Not Quite Dead Yet,” a gripping crime tale. Despite having a promising future ahead, Jet will eventually make her mark; however, those plans are abruptly halted when she’s viciously assaulted, barely surviving on Halloween night.
Upon learning from the physicians that I have an extraordinary health predicament, a looming brain aneurysm with only a week’s time, I, in a surprising twist, choose to address something significant in my life – to unravel the mystery of my own murder.
KEEN ON MORE? ENJOYING A MIDWEEK TREAT THIS MONTH? Joanna Page dived into the gripping thriller Not Quite Dead Yet, savoring each moment with a tantalizingly intense Pepperoni-Salame pizza from Dr. Oetker Ristorante as her companion.
To stay updated on the newest developments from RT Book Club, including author interviews, Q&A sessions, book reviews, and much more, check out The TopMob Book Club, proudly presented by Dr. Oetker Ristorante.
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