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GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder—now a hit Netflix series—returns with her first novel for adults: an “irresistible” (The Washington Post) thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder, “full of the writer’s signature twists and turns” (People).
**The first edition paperback of Not Quite Dead Yet features a new cover and stenciled edges!**
“This truly unique premise snowballs into a roller-coaster ride of page-turning suspense and knock-out twists!”—Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid
In seven days Jet Mason will be dead.
Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old, and back living with her parents, she's still waiting for her life to begin. I'll do it later, she always says. She has time. Until Halloween night, when she is violently attacked by an unseen intruder, suffering a catastrophic head injury. Doctors are certain that within a week, the injury will trigger a deadly aneurysm. Jet never thought of herself as having enemies. But now she looks at everyone in a new light: her family, her former best friend turned sister-in-law, her ex-boyfriend. She has at most seven days, and as her condition deteriorates she has only her childhood friend Billy for help. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determined to finally finish something:
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"Super fun (just trust) twist on classic investigative novel! Stakes through the roof - and a very real heroine. I loved it!"
— Danielle O. (4/5)
fast-paced and emotionally gripping thriller
"This book is a fast-paced and emotionally gripping thriller that kept me hooked from the very first page. This was my first Holly Jackson book, and I was impressed. While thrillers aren't usually my go-to genre, the unique premise and constant suspense made it hard to put down. The main character is witty, flawed, and incredibly human. Her determination and struggle to come to terms with her mortality add real emotional depth to the story. The plot is full of twists and surprises, with excellent pacing that kept me guessing until the end. More than just a mystery, the novel explores themes of family, regret, and making the most of the time we have. A compelling read!"
— MV (4/5)
Ended up being one of my favorite books ever.
"Those first few pages were annoying to me, the main character was obnoxious and I had no faith that the book was going to get any better. . . I was so wrong. It ended up being one of those late-night binge reads that I just couldn't put down. This was the first book I've read from this author and I'm really looking forward to reading some of her others. (Advice: If you're like me and haven't read her other books yet, maybe don't read the acknowledgements section in the back. The author references a few tendencies about her writing, and it feels a little spoiler-y because now I feel like I've been given information about her previous works that I'd rather not have). But yeah, this was probably one of my favorite books. I wish all the novels I read were this good, seriously."
— Memime (5/5)
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Published date: May 05, 2026
Language: English
No. of Pages: 400
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
ISBN: 9780385701457
Dimensions:
5.18" W x
0.8" L x
8.0" H
Finalist for “Best Mystery & Thriller Book” at the Astra Book Awards A Washington Post And NPR Best Book of the Year
“Full of the writer’s signature twists and turns.” —People
“[A] page-turning thriller.” —Southern Living
“Not Quite Dead Yet has one of the most intriguing hooks of the year.” —Paste
“Holly Jackson’s adult debut is a countdown thriller with teeth.” —CrimeReads
“I absolutely loved it: twisty, edgy and with her Jackson’s trademark voice. It deserves to fly.” —Gillian McAllister, author of Wrong Place Wrong Time
“A thrilling, twisting, heartbreaker. Holly Jackson’s adult debut is fresh, fun and impossible to put down.” —Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark
“I felt all the emotions while reading Not Quite Dead Yet. It’s funny, touching, heartbreaking, thrilling and totally addictive. An original and unique thriller that I’ll be thinking about for a long time.” —Claire Douglas, author of The Wrong Sister
“Not Quite Dead Yet is everything I love about Holly Jackson’s novels dialed up to eleven—a searingly clever premise, of course absolutely unputdownable, interspersed with her trademark humour and with a protagonist in Jet that you can’t help rooting for. An instant classic.” —Amy McCulloch, author of Breathless and Runner 13
“This truly unique premise snowballs into a roller coaster ride of page-turning suspense and knock-out twists!” —Freida McFadden, author of The Housemaid
“Propulsive, unputdownable and unexpectedly heart wrenching, Not Quite Dead Yet is a masterclass in thriller writing and an example of storytelling at its finest.” —Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient “This is an irresistible setup, and Jackson is talented enough to keep readers invested beyond the premise.” —The Washington Post
“Emotionally wrenching from start to finish. . . . A fast-paced, intensely suspenseful race against time populated by an impressive collection of well-drawn characters.” —Bruce DeSilva, author of The Dread Line
“[Not Quite Dead Yet] is a dark, clever, one-week-to-solve-it thriller.” —BookTrib “Tense, dramatic, and gripping.” —RadioTimes
“If the crazy ticking time bomb doesn’t reel you in, then perhaps the family drama and sinister red herrings will. Jackson kept me guessing until the end—and even up to the last chapter, I was still wrong. Completely worth a week of messed-up sleep, if you ask me.” —PureWow
HOLLY JACKSON is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, an international sensation with more than ten million copies sold worldwide and a hit Netflix adaptation. She enjoys playing video games and watching true-crime documentaries so she can pretend to be a detective. She lives in London.
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