The Reappearance of Rachel Price

The Reappearance of Rachel Price is a pulse‑pounding young adult thriller from Holly Jackson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. This standalone novel delivers the same addictive blend of suspense, complex characters, and jaw‑dropping twists that have made Jackson a household name in YA fiction.

When Rachel Price vanished from her family’s home eighteen years ago, the small town of Fairwood was rocked by the mystery. Now, as a true‑crime documentary crew prepares to revisit the case, Rachel unexpectedly reappears alive and seemingly unharmed. But her return raises more questions than answers: Why did she stay away so long? Where has she been? And why does her memory of the past seem so fractured?

At the heart of the story is Bel Price, Rachel’s younger sister, who was only a baby when Rachel disappeared. Bel is now a teenager caught between the glare of the documentary cameras and the weight of her family’s painful history. As she digs deeper into Rachel’s return, Bel uncovers a web of lies, manipulation, and buried secrets that threaten to tear her family apart and put her own life in danger.

Jackson masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives, red herrings, and a ticking‑clock narrative that will leave readers breathless. Themes of identity, trauma, and the nature of truth are explored with nuance and empathy. The novel also examines the ethics of true‑crime media and how the hunger for answers can sometimes blind us to the humanity of those involved.

Praise for Holly Jackson:

With its twisty plot and unforgettable characters, The Reappearance of Rachel Price is perfect for fans of We Were Liars, One of Us Is Lying, and The Inheritance Games. Whether you’re new to Holly Jackson or a longtime fan, this book will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Key themes: family secrets, true‑crime obsession, memory, trust, and the cost of the truth. Perfect for readers aged 14 and up.