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Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
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Not Quite Dead Yet: A Novel
by Holly Jackson
A GMA Book Club Pick and #1 New York Times Bestseller
⏳ THE TICKING CLOCK THRILLER
An irresistible, high-stakes adult debut from the author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, centered on a woman with seven days to identify her own killer before a fatal injury takes her life.
Extended Synopsis
In Not Quite Dead Yet, Holly Jackson delivers a masterclass in suspense and narrative urgency. Jet Mason, the twenty-seven-year-old daughter of one of Woodstock, Vermont’s wealthiest families, has spent her life operating under the mantra of "I’ll do it later." That illusion of infinite time is shattered on Halloween night when an unseen intruder leaves her with a catastrophic head injury. Doctors provide a definitive, terrifying prognosis: within seven days, the injury will trigger a fatal aneurysm.
Rejecting a high-risk surgery that offers no guarantees, Jet chooses to use her final week to accomplish the one thing no one else can: solving her own murder. As her physical condition deteriorates, Jet is forced to view her world through a lens of lethal suspicion. Reconnecting with her childhood friend Billy, she systematically dissects the motives of her family, her former best friend, and her ex-boyfriend. Jackson’s first foray into adult fiction maintains her signature "knocks-out twists" while exploring deep themes of regret, the weight of legacy, and the finality of choice.
Author Biography
Holly Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series, which has been adapted into a major hit series on Netflix. Known for her intricate plotting and relentless pacing, Jackson has established herself as a leading voice in modern mystery. Not Quite Dead Yet marks her highly anticipated debut into the adult thriller genre.
Reader Targeting
- Suspense & Thriller Enthusiasts: Readers who enjoy high-concept "whodunit" mysteries with a supernatural or medical ticking-clock element.
- Fans of Psychological Fiction: Individuals who appreciate character-driven stories centered on family secrets and betrayal in small-town settings.
- Cross-Over Readers: Fans of Jackson’s previous YA work looking for a more mature, darker exploration of her signature mystery tropes.
Accolades & Awards
- Official Good Morning America (GMA) Book Club Pick.
- Debuted as a #1 New York Times Bestseller.
- Hardcover edition features a premium custom-stamped case and exclusive endpapers.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9780593977057 |
| ISBN-10: | 059397705X |
| Publisher: | Random House |
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Publication Date: | 2025-07-22 |
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