Where does this book fit into the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series?

This novella serves as a prequel that takes place before the events of the main trilogy, offering a glimpse into the protagonist's early interest in investigative work through a fictional murder mystery game.

Do I need to read this before starting the main series?

It is not required reading for the main storyline, as the events within the novella do not impact the plot of the trilogy, though it provides additional context for the protagonist's character development.

Is this a full-length novel?

This book is a short novella, originally released as a World Book Day title, and is significantly shorter than the novels in the main series.

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Reader reviews of Kill Joy

Lillian · 2026-08-06T13:38:50.000000Z

Very good. A wonderful prelude to the good girls guide to murder book! Plus, I agree with Pip. Bobby was the killer :)

Novella Young Adult Mystery

Pages: 176
Published: 2021
Language: English

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Pip Fitz-Amobi is not in the mood for her friend's murder mystery party, a 1920s-themed dinner where each guest is assigned a role and three hours to solve the fictional murder of a wealthy man named Reginald Remy. Set before the case that will define her, this short prequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder follows Pip as she gets pulled deeper into the game than she expects, sharpening the instincts she will later need for a real investigation.

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