A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: Seventeen-year-old Pippa "Pip" Fitz-Amobi chooses to investigate a local murder case as her school project. The case involves the murder of popular student Andie Bell and the subsequent suicide of Andie’s boyfriend Sal Singh, who was accused of the crime. Convinced of Sal's innocence, Pip digs into the case to uncover the truth. She partners with Sal’s brother, Ravi, and uncovers secrets including Andie’s drug dealings and her affair with a history teacher. Pip discovers that the teacher had a role in framing Sal, while the real circumstances of Andie’s death involve multiple people, including Andie’s sister Becca, who accidentally killed her during a confrontation. The story explores themes of justice, truth, and the moral complexities of seeking the truth.
As Good as Dead: The Finale to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder: This book concludes Pip’s journey as she faces new threats and challenges from those who want to keep dark secrets hidden. Pip continues to unravel the final layers of the mystery while confronting greater danger to herself and those around her. The finale deepens the emotional and psychological stakes as the full extent of the crimes and cover-ups are revealed, bringing justice and closure to the long-unsolved case.
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Both books blend young adult mystery with thriller elements and feature a protagonist driven by determination, confronting the darker sides of her community.