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Kill Joy

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In Kill Joy by Holly Jackson, protagonist Pip attends a murder mystery party, which she hopes will be a fun and light-hearted distraction. As the party unfolds, Pip's detective skills come into play, uncovering secrets and challenging friendships. This novella provides intriguing backstory to the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to thrilling murder mysteries with clever twists and strong, relatable protagonists. Ideal for young adults who love a suspenseful and engaging read with a contemporary edge.

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Kill Joy

Find out where it all began for Pip in this prequel novella to the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good As Dead. Previously published in 2021 as a World Book Day title.

The YA mystery thriller prequel and companion novella to the bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy. TikTok made me buy it!

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Find out where it all began for Pip in this prequel novella to the bestselling, award-winning A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good As Dead. Previously published in 2021 as a World Book Day title.

The Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a TikTok sensation. The winner of the British Book Awards' Children's Book of the Year 2020, a New York Times bestseller and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020.

Pippa Fitz-Amobi is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920’s fancy dress and pretending that their town, Little Kilton, is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder.

But 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 …

Warning: Contains mature content, for older readers.

Series: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

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Kill Joy by Holly Jackson is praised for its tightly woven, addictive narrative filled with dark small-town secrets. Readers find it a compulsive read, with intricate plotting and a twisty, compelling story that keeps them guessing until the end. The book's energy and fine characterisation have been especially noted, making it a delightful and captivating addition to YA mysteries.

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ISBN: 9780008560713

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Holly Jackson is the international bestselling author of the YA crime series: A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, which has sold millions of copies and been adapted into a major television show. She is also the author of standalone thriller Five Survive, a New York Times bestseller. Follow Holly on TikTok @hojax92 and Instagram @hojay92

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