Lights. Camera. Lies.
Eighteen-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it. Rachel is gone, long presumed dead, and Bel wishes everyone would just move on.
But the case is dredged up from the past when the Price family agrees to a true crime documentary. Bel can’t wait for filming to end, for life to go back to normal. And then the impossible happens. Rachel Price reappears, and life will never be normal again.
Rachel has an unbelievable story about what happened to her. Unbelievable, because Bel isn’t sure it’s real. If Rachel is lying, then where has she been all this time? And—could she be dangerous? With the cameras still rolling, Bel must uncover the truth about her mother, and find out why Rachel Price really came back from the dead . . .
From world-renowned author Holly Jackson comes a mind-blowing masterpiece about one girl’s search for the truth, and the terror in finding out who your family really is.
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Young adult mystery fiction underwent a notable revival with the publication of investigative crime novels that blend multimedia elements like podcast scripts, case notes, and true-crime tropes into high-stakes mysteries. British author Holly Jackson became a prominent figure in modern YA suspense through her debut novel, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, which achieved international acclaim and inspired a major television adaptation.
Her multi-million-copy selling books combine intricate plotting with relatable teenage sleuths navigating dark adult secrets across small-town settings.
Born on December 6, 1992, in Buckinghamshire, England, Jackson developed an early passion for storytelling, completing her first full manuscript attempt at age fifteen. She attended Dr Challoner's High School before enrolling at the University of Nottingham, where she studied literary linguistics and creative writing and earned a Master of Arts degree in English. Drawing inspiration from true-crime documentaries and investigative podcasts, she developed her breakout novel while living in the United Kingdom.
Published in 2019, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder quickly scaled international bestseller lists, earning a British Book Award in 2020 and establishing a successful trilogy alongside Good Girl, Bad Blood and As Good As Dead. Building on this success, Jackson expanded her bibliography with standalone thrillers, including the #1 New York Times bestseller Five Survive and her mystery The Reappearance of Rachel Price. Based in London, she continues to write suspense fiction while drawing creative energy from video games and real-life crime analysis.
Jackson's writing is characterized by fast-paced narratives, immersive documentary-style formatting, and meticulously engineered plot twists. By incorporating mock interviews, journal entries, maps, and transcripts directly into the prose, she creates an interactive reading experience that mirrors real investigative research. Her narratives frequently examine the ethical dilemmas of amateur sleuthing, the pervasive influence of small-town secrets, and the complex dynamics between parents and teenagers.
A distinct element of Jackson's thematic approach is her interest in morally complex, sometimes unlikeable protagonists who challenge traditional hero tropes. She often places young protagonists in claustrophobic or perilous environments, generating intense psychological suspense while exploring how trauma, grief, and truth intersect. Her work demonstrates a willingness to address heavier crime themes within young adult literature without compromising the authenticity of her teenage characters' voices.
