
Titles in This Set
Kill Joy
The Reappearance of Rachel Price
Five Survive
Not Quite Dead Yet
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Mixed Format (Paperback and Hardcover)
Publisher: Delacorte Press, HarperCollins, Michael Joseph
Age Range: Ages 14+ (Grade 9+)
Overview
This four-book Holly Jackson collection brings together the twisty, page-turning thrillers that made her a favorite among teen and adult mystery readers alike. From the murder-mystery-party novella Kill Joy to the propulsive survival thriller Five Survive, the family-secrets slow burn The Reappearance of Rachel Price, and the darkly comic Not Quite Dead Yet, this set showcases Jackson's signature blend of sharp plotting, morally complicated characters, and can't-put-it-down pacing. A great addition to any YA thriller shelf, book club stack, or gift for the mystery lover in your life.
About the Books
Holly Jackson built her reputation on the bestselling A Good Girl's Guide to Murder trilogy, and this collection gathers four more of her twisty, character-driven thrillers. Kill Joy is a novella-length prequel that drops fan-favorite detective Pip Fitz-Amobi into a staged murder-mystery party where the fake clues start looking uncomfortably real. The Reappearance of Rachel Price follows eighteen-year-old Bel, whose mother vanished when she was a baby, as an anniversary documentary reopens the case and forces her family's carefully buried secrets back into the light. Five Survive strands a group of friends in a broken-down RV on a remote mountain road, under fire from an unseen sniper, in a real-time survival thriller where every character is a suspect. Not Quite Dead Yet marks a shift into darker comic territory, following a woman given days to live who must solve her own impending murder before the clock runs out. Across all four books, Jackson leans into her strengths: unreliable narrators, tightly wound plotting, and a knack for turning ordinary settings into pressure-cookers of suspicion. Readers who enjoy Karen McManus or twisty adult psychological suspense will find plenty to love here. Whether read as standalones or as a broader introduction to Jackson's evolving voice, the four titles offer a satisfying range of tone, from playful whodunit to claustrophobic survival story to wry mystery, anchored by the same instinct for a killer final twist.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Kill Joy — A staged murder-mystery party turns unsettlingly real for detective Pip Fitz-Amobi in this fan-favorite prequel novella.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price — A true-crime documentary reopens an old disappearance and drags eighteen-year-old Bel into her family's buried secrets.
Five Survive — Stranded friends face a hidden sniper in a tense, real-time survival thriller where anyone could be the target.
Not Quite Dead Yet — A woman with days to live must untangle the mystery of her own murder before time runs out.
About the Author
Holly Jackson is a British author best known for the bestselling A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series, adapted for television. Her books blend tightly wound mystery plotting with sharp, contemporary voices, earning her a devoted readership across young adult and adult suspense audiences. Since her debut, Jackson has pushed into new territory, from novella-length spinoffs to standalone survival thrillers and darker literary suspense, while keeping the twisty, character-first storytelling that made her name. She continues to live and write in the United Kingdom, and remains a closely watched voice in modern mystery fiction.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Four gripping thrillers, one addictive author, endless twists to unravel. This set is a natural pick for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, back-to-school reading, or restocking a classroom or home library shelf with books teens actually want to read. A must-have for any devoted Holly Jackson fan or curious newcomer alike.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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