About the Book
Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered in the small town of Fairview — and the case was closed fast, with her boyfriend Sal Singh blamed before he apparently took his own life. Pip Fitz-Amobi grew up in Fairview and remembers Sal as kind, not capable of murder, so she chooses the case for her senior capstone project. As Pip digs into old testimonies, digital footprints, and hidden diaries with Sal’s younger brother Ravi, she starts receiving threatening notes — proof that whoever really killed Andie is still in Fairview, and desperate to keep it that way.
Why Readers Love This Book
- The book that launched Holly Jackson’s globally bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series
- Told through a mix of narrative chapters and Pip’s own investigation files, interview transcripts, and case notes
- Packed with red herrings and twists that keep readers guessing until the final chapters
- A sharp, YA-fresh take on true-crime podcast culture and small-town secrets
Who Should Read A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder
For YA thriller and mystery fans who love true-crime-style investigations, amateur-detective leads, and small-town secrets — recommended for readers 14 and up, given its themes of violence and bullying.
About the Author
Holly Jackson is the British author of the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy, which has sold millions of copies worldwide and become a major streaming series adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder a standalone or a series?
It’s Book 1 of a trilogy, followed by Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good As Dead.
Is this book suitable for younger teens?
It deals with murder, violence, and some sensitive themes, and is generally recommended for readers 14 and up.
Is there a TV adaptation of this book?
Yes — A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder has been adapted into a streaming television series based on the novel.
Do I need to read the prequel Kill Joy first?
No — Kill Joy is a short prequel novella and isn’t required reading before starting the main trilogy.
Specifications
| Title | A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder |
| Author | Holly Jackson |
| Publisher | Electric Monkey |
| Publication Date | 10 April 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN-10 | 0008782091 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008782092 |
| Reading Age | 14 years and up |
| Weight | 270 g |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.8 x 19.8 cm |
| Genre | Young Adult / Mystery & Thriller |
People Also Ask
What order should I read the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series in?
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, then Good Girl, Bad Blood, then As Good As Dead — the optional prequel Kill Joy can be read anytime.
Is A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder based on a real case?
No — it’s a work of fiction, though it draws on true-crime podcast conventions and small-town mystery tropes.
Who plays Pip in the TV adaptation?
The streaming adaptation of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder features a cast built around the character of Pip Fitz-Amobi, closely following the novel’s plot.
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