Kill Joy: Sprayed Edge Collector’s Edition by Holly Jackson (Hardback)

Kill Joy is the starting point of Pip’s story, a prequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder that shows the moment she first stepped into the role of detective. Pippa Fitz-Amobi agrees to attend a murder mystery party with friends, though she’d rather spend her evening elsewhere. The theme is a 1920s island called Joy, complete with costumes, character sheets, false identities, and a staged killing. What begins as a harmless game soon captures Pip’s attention in ways she didn’t expect.

As clues surface and secrets unfold between players, Pip engages with the puzzle more than she intends to. She watches people, reads motives, and pieces together subtle details that others overlook. Solving the fictional death of Reginald Remy becomes a challenge she refuses to ignore, yet the pretend crime isn’t the only case swirling in her thoughts. Real questions linger about truth, justice, and the power of curiosity.

This novella shows the early signs of Pip’s investigative mind—her drive, her doubts, and her fascination with mysteries. Fans of the main series will recognise the traits that later lead her into darker, riskier territory. For new readers, this story offers a short and sharp introduction to a girl who never stops asking questions, even when the truth sits uncomfortably close.