If you’ve watched A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and immediately wanted more mysteries like Pip Fitz-Amobi’s, Holly Jackson’s books are an excellent place to start. The British author has built a devoted following with twist-filled thrillers, memorable protagonists and secrets that rarely stay buried for long.Jackson made her publishing debut in 2019 with A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the first installment in a young adult mystery trilogy that became an international bestseller. Its television adaptation, starring Emma Myers as Pip, introduced the story to another audience through BBC Three and Netflix. The show’s second season premiered in 2026, and a third and final season has been announced.But Jackson’s bibliography doesn’t end with Pip. She’s also written standalone YA thrillers about a deadly road trip and a mysterious disappearance, along with her first novel for adult readers, Not Quite Dead Yet.Whether you’re discovering her work for the first time or looking for your next read, here’s every Holly Jackson book in publication order, plus how to approach her bestselling series.Related: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Season 3 Is the Last
How many books has Holly Jackson written?
As of October 2026, Holly Jackson has published six novels and one novella, for a total of seven books. Three novels and the prequel novella belong to her A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series, while her other three novels are standalones.Her most recent original novel is Not Quite Dead Yet, published in July 2025. It also marks her debut in adult fiction, following five young adult novels.
Every Holly Jackson Book in Publication Order
The following list uses the books’ original publication dates, rather than dates for later U.S. editions, paperback releases or special editions. This is different from the recommended reading order, particularly when it comes to the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder prequel, Kill Joy.WARNING: Potential Spoilers Ahead!
1. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (2019)
Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Book 1Five years after popular schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered, everyone in Pip Fitz-Amobi’s town believes they know who did it. Andie’s boyfriend, Sal Singh, was blamed for the crime before apparently taking his own life.
But Pip isn’t convinced Sal was guilty. When she chooses the case for a school project, her investigation uncovers secrets that suggest the official story might be wrong.
Jackson’s debut novel introduces Pip’s investigative instincts, her determination to uncover the truth and the dangers that come with asking questions people would rather leave unanswered.Related: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’ Fans Need To Check Out R.N. Swann’s Debut Thriller
2. Good Girl, Bad Blood (2020)
Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Book 2After the events of the first book, Pip has sworn off investigating crimes. Instead, she’s sharing the story of her previous case through a true-crime podcast created with Ravi Singh.
But when Jamie Reynolds disappears and the police fail to take his disappearance seriously, Pip finds herself drawn into another investigation.
The sequel expands the role of Pip’s podcast while examining the personal consequences of her growing reputation as an amateur detective.
3. Kill Joy (February 2021)
Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Prequel NovellaBefore Pip became involved in a real murder investigation, she attended a murder-mystery party with her friends. Although she initially has little enthusiasm for the game, she soon becomes absorbed in solving its fictional crime.
This short prequel offers a lighter look at Pip’s personality and her natural talent for investigating mysteries.
Originally published in the UK on February 18, 2021, for World Book Day, Kill Joy arrived in a U.S. paperback edition in 2023. Although it takes place before the first novel, readers can enjoy it after becoming familiar with Pip and her friends.
4. As Good as Dead (August 2021)
Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Book 3Pip is preparing for college, but she’s struggling with the aftermath of her previous investigations. When anonymous threats become increasingly personal, she begins to suspect that someone is following her.
Her attempts to identify the person responsible lead her toward connections with an earlier serial-killer case.
Originally published in the UK on August 5, 2021, the final novel in the trilogy brings Pip’s story to a darker, more personal conclusion. Because it builds directly on events from the earlier books, it’s best read after the first two novels.
5. Five Survive (2022)
Standalone YA thrillerSix friends set out on a spring-break road trip, but their plans take a terrifying turn when their RV breaks down in an isolated location. Soon, they realize they’re being targeted by someone outside the vehicle. Trapped without cell service, the group has eight hours until dawn to uncover the truth about why they’ve been singled out.
The story follows Red Kenny and her friends as suspicion and fear expose secrets within the group. Unlike Jackson’s earlier mysteries, Five Survive unfolds largely over a single night, giving the novel a particularly intense, claustrophobic atmosphere.
6. The Reappearance of Rachel Price (2024)
Standalone YA thrillerEighteen-year-old Bel Price has spent most of her life living with the mystery of her mother’s disappearance.
Rachel Price vanished 16 years earlier, leaving Bel as the only witness. But Bel was too young to remember what happened.
When Bel’s family agrees to participate in a true-crime documentary about the case, the investigation takes an astonishing turn: Rachel suddenly reappears. But while everyone else celebrates her return, Bel begins questioning her mother’s account of what happened.
Published in April 2024, the novel explores family secrets, public fascination with true crime and the difficulty of determining whom to trust.
7. Not Quite Dead Yet (2025)
Standalone adult thrillerTwenty-seven-year-old Jet Mason has spent years putting off decisions about her future. But after she’s violently attacked, doctors deliver devastating news: A serious brain injury means she has only days left to live.
Rather than spend that time waiting for the inevitable, Jet decides to investigate her own attempted murder. With help from her childhood friend Billy, she sets out to discover who attacked her and why, even as her condition worsens.
Published July 22, 2025, Not Quite Dead Yet is Jackson’s first adult novel. Its unusual premise combines a murder investigation with a race against time, giving readers a protagonist determined to solve the mystery of her own impending death.
What is the best order to read A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder?
Although Kill Joy takes place before the main trilogy, first-time readers may prefer to read the three novels in order, then return to the prequel.
The suggested sequence is:
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Good Girl, Bad Blood As Good as Dead Kill Joy (prequel novella)This approach allows readers to follow Pip’s character development and the consequences of each investigation before returning to her earlier adventures.
However, this isn’t the same as publication order. Kill Joy originally appeared in February 2021, several months before As Good as Dead was published in August.
Readers who prefer to follow the original release sequence can read Kill Joy between Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good as Dead. Those who prefer the story’s internal chronology can begin with the prequel.
Are Holly Jackson’s books connected?
Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy and Kill Joy share the same characters and fictional world. Pip Fitz-Amobi remains the central protagonist, and the three novels follow a continuing storyline.
Her other books, however, are standalone thrillers.
Five Survive introduces a new cast of characters trapped in a deadly situation, while The Reappearance of Rachel Price focuses on a teenager investigating her mother’s mysterious disappearance and return.
Not Quite Dead Yet also tells a self-contained story, this time written for an adult audience. Readers can pick up any of these standalone novels without having read the Good Girl series.
What is Holly Jackson’s newest book?
Holly Jackson’s newest original novel is Not Quite Dead Yet, published July 22, 2025.
The book is notable because it’s her first thriller written for adults. While her earlier novels feature teenage protagonists and are marketed as young adult fiction, Not Quite Dead Yet follows a 27-year-old woman confronting her own mortality.
The novel was also selected for the Good Morning America Book Club.
Although new paperback, audiobook collections and special editions of Jackson’s books have appeared in 2026, those releases shouldn’t be confused with entirely new novels.Related: The 26 Biggest Books Becoming TV Shows
Will Holly Jackson write more books?
Jackson’s success has extended beyond publishing, thanks in part to the television adaptation of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. The show’s second season premiered in May 2026, adapting Good Girl, Bad Blood, and Netflix has confirmed a third and final season based on As Good as Dead.
Jackson is also involved in writing the adaptation, giving readers another opportunity to experience Pip’s investigations through a different medium. As of October 2026, however, there isn’t a newly announced Holly Jackson novel with a confirmed title and publication date from her major publishers.
For readers waiting for her next release, the most reliable sources are Jackson’s official announcements and publisher catalogs. In the meantime, her standalone thrillers offer plenty of mysteries to explore after finishing Pip’s story.
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