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Kill Joy

After Dark
By Holly Jackson
Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
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A stunning new edition of the prequel novella to the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. Now a major BBC and Netflix series! A stunning exclusive edition of this YA crime thriller sensation, with a striking new cover design and black sprayed edges.... Read More
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A stunning new edition of the prequel novella to the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. Now a major BBC and Netflix series!

A striking, collectable new edition of the iconic bestselling young adult thriller, new for 2026

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A stunning new edition of the prequel novella to the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. Now a major BBC and Netflix series!

A stunning exclusive edition of this YA crime thriller sensation, with a striking new cover design and black sprayed edges.

Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder.

As Pip plays detective, teasing out the identity of the killer clue-by-clue, the murder of the fictional Reginald Remy isn’t the only case on her mind …

All the books in the AGGGTM series:

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Good Girl, Bad Blood

As Good as Dead

Kill Joy

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Five Survive

The Reappearance of Rachel Price

Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

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    A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is the New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller that has captivated readers globally. Now adapted into a major BBC series, this intricately plotted and intensely gripping novel is being lauded as a modern classic in young adult literature. Pippa Fitz-Amobi, an intelligent and determined high school student, is looking...
    By Holly Jackson
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    $1800
    Elsewhere:
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    Ships Monday
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    Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson masterfully continues the gripping story of Pip Fitz-Amobi, a fierce and diligent young investigator. The sequel to the New York Times best-selling and critically acclaimed A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, this brilliantly crafted crime-thriller dives deeper into the dark secrets of Pip’s seemingly quiet town. After solving a murder case that captured...
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  • As Good As Dead
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  • Kill Joy
    Pre-order
    Kill Joy
    A stunning new edition of the prequel novella to the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. Now a major BBC and Netflix series! A stunning exclusive edition of this YA crime thriller sensation, with a striking new cover design and black sprayed edges. Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. But...
    By Holly Jackson
    Paperback
    $1999
    Elsewhere:
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    Pre-order
    Out 10 Nov 2026
  • As Good As Dead
    Pre-order
    As Good As Dead
    A striking new edition of the New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller and TikTok sensation. Now a major BBC and Netflix series! A stunning exclusive edition of the bestselling YA crime thriller sensation, with a striking new cover design and black sprayed edges. Pip Fitz-Amobi is haunted by the way her last investigation ended. Soon she’ll be leaving...
    By Holly Jackson
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  • A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Deluxe Edition
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    A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Deluxe Edition
    A deluxe edition of the New York Times bestselling YA crime thriller and TikTok sensation. Presented in a stunning slipcase with exclusive finishes, including an interactive gilded ‘ghost’ edge, illustrated endpapers and secret content… Perfect for collectors and gifting! This breathtaking deluxe edition includes: Stunning new slipcase art Brand new cover design Beautifully illustrated endpapers Interactive, golden gilded ‘ghost’ edge...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008826406

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Edition: After Dark edition

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 176

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Holly Jackson Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Teen Thrills Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Holly Jackson is the international bestselling, award-winning author of the YA crime series: A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, which has sold over ten million copies worldwide and is now a major TV series. Don’t miss her bestselling standalone novels FIVE SURVIVE and THE REAPPEARANCE OF RACHEL PRICE

Follow Holly on TikTok @hojax92 and Instagram @HoJay92

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    By Holly Jackson
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    $1800
    Elsewhere:
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