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“Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson

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Not Quite Dead Yet

Holly Jackson
Published: 2025
Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Whether you’re a fan of Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy, or if you simply love a good murder mystery thriller, check out her debut adult novel, Not Quite Dead Yet!

27-year-old Jet Mason feels like her whole life is ahead of her, in no rush to make any big life decisions.  But on Halloween night, back in her hometown of Woodstock, Vermont, she’s attacked in the home of her wealthy parents.  Miraculously, Jet survives.  But doctors discover a brain injury that they predict will lead to a fatal aneurysm within the week.   Accompanied by her childhood best friend, Billy, Jet launches into action and is determined to solve her murder.

If you enjoy fast-paced, standalone mysteries with a bold, sarcastic main character, check out Not Quite Dead Yet!

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