As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson

As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson is the thrilling third and final installment in the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. It picks up where the second book, Good Girl, Bad Blood, left off. Pippa Fitz-Amobi, the protagonist, is once again at the center of a complex and dangerous case, but this time, things are different. After solving the case of Andie Bell’s murder and exposing the truth about other mysteries, Pippa is deeply affected by the trauma and the emotional toll of her investigations.

In As Good as Dead, Pippa is trying to move on and leave her past behind, but she’s haunted by her previous cases. When a new threat emerges, Pippa must confront not only the dangers of the case but also her own dark thoughts and feelings. As she navigates this final mystery, she struggles with the impact her past investigations have had on her mental health, and she finds herself questioning her own safety and choices.

The book is a dark and intense conclusion to the series, with twists, moral dilemmas, and suspense that keep readers on the edge of their seats. As Good as Dead explores themes of guilt, mental health, justice, and the consequences of digging too deep into others’ lives. It’s a fitting end to Pippa’s journey, full of high-stakes drama and complex emotional depth.