As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson is the thrilling and darkly compelling third installment in the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. This book follows the protagonist, Pippa Fitz-Amobi, as she dives into what could be her most dangerous investigation yet—one that places her own life in jeopardy. Unlike the first two books, which center around Pippa solving crimes involving other people, this final installment focuses on her as she becomes the target of a terrifying stalker.

The story picks up with Pippa, now a bit more cynical and emotionally scarred from her previous investigations, preparing for college. However, her plans for the future take a dark turn when she realizes someone is watching her, sending her ominous messages and causing her to feel unsafe in her own home. After receiving a mysterious drawing of six chalk figures, she realizes that her stalker has a connection to a serial killer she once investigated, the "DT Killer." Pippa dives back into the world of crime-solving, but this time, her life depends on uncovering the truth.

As she investigates, she starts to see connections that link her stalker to past cases, leading her to wonder if someone from her previous cases wants revenge. The tension mounts as Pippa finds herself in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with her stalker, and her obsession with solving this case pulls her into dangerous situations. Throughout the story, Pippa’s character undergoes significant changes; she struggles with trauma and a growing sense of moral ambiguity, grappling with how much of herself she’s willing to sacrifice in pursuit of justice.

In As Good as Dead, Holly Jackson explores themes of trauma, moral compromise, and the cost of seeking justice in a flawed world. Jackson crafts a tense, edge-of-your-seat mystery that explores how Pippa’s journey has impacted her psychological state. She’s no longer the same innocent girl from the first book; she’s hardened, haunted, and questioning everything she thought she knew about right and wrong.

The conclusion of this novel is both shocking and thought-provoking, leaving readers to consider the thin line between justice and revenge. As Good as Dead is an intense psychological thriller that wraps up Pippa’s story with gripping suspense and emotional depth, making it a satisfying, if haunting, conclusion to the series. It’s a perfect read for fans who enjoy morally complex characters and stories that challenge perceptions of justice and truth.