Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
Book Overview
Jet Mason is 27 and feels like her life hasn’t really begun—until one Halloween night changes everything. After being violently attacked at her family’s home in Woodstock, Vermont, Jet suffers a catastrophic brain injury. Doctors tell her she has just seven days to live unless she undergoes a risky surgery with slim chances of success. Instead of opting for the operation, Jet makes a bold choice: she will use her remaining time to solve the mystery of who tried to kill her.
As Jet’s condition worsens and the deadline draws closer, she reconnects with her childhood friend Billy, the only person willing to help. Together, they dig into old conflicts, unfinished relationships, and buried secrets. Everyone around Jet—from family members to an ex-boyfriend—becomes a suspect. What unfolds is an intense, character-driven mystery that blends emotional depth with thrilling twists and razor-sharp suspense.
Not Quite Dead Yet explores themes of mortality, redemption, loyalty, and the secrets that shape small-town life. The book’s race-against-time premise and compelling heroine make it an unforgettable modern thriller that will appeal to fans of classic mystery and contemporary crime fiction alike.