Five Survive By Holly Jackson

Description

Five Survive is an exciting standalone thriller by Holly Jackson that shows once again why she is one of the best writers of modern young adult suspense fiction. Jackson is best known for her bestselling series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Now she writes a survival thriller with a locked-room mystery and a fatal twist, as the characters’ friendships and lives are pushed to the edge.

At first, the story seems innocent enough. Red, Maddy, Oliver, Reyna, Simon, and Arthur, six pals, went on a road trip in an old RV for spring break. They want to take the scenic road and have a stress-free vacation. But destiny has other ideas. When the RV breaks down in the middle of nowhere, deep in the woods and miles from anyone, they immediately realize this isn’t a coincidence. They are stuck there because someone has put them there.

The buddies realize they’re being watched and hunted when their RV breaks down, their cell phones don’t work, and time keeps going by. A sharpshooter is outside and ready to kill. The message is clear: one of them has a secret worth killing for. You have to find out the facts quickly if you want to live. But when things become worse and relationships fall apart, it becomes evident that everyone is hiding something, and trusting the wrong person might kill you.

The novel is told from the point of view of Red, a shy child who is still suffering the loss of her mother. It looks at both physical and mental survival. Red is the main character in the novel. She is a complicated person who is dealing with both outside threats and her own pain. The story’s emotional depth comes from how she changes over the course of one scary night, going from doubting herself to taking action.

Holly Jackson’s excellent handling of tension is what makes Five Survive stand out. The novel moves at a breakneck pace for eight hours. Every chapter adds to the mystery, suspicion, and disclosure of the one before it. The RV’s restricted space makes the claustrophobia worse, and the constant accusations and betrayals keep readers wondering until the dramatic ending.

Five Survive is more than just a thriller; it’s a narrative of trust, loss, strength, and how fast everything can fall apart. It makes readers think about what they would do if they were pushed to their limits and if it’s worth it to survive if it means giving up who you are.

About the Author

Holly Jackson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, best known for her A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. Her gripping narratives and morally complex characters have earned her international acclaim and a loyal fan base. She lives in London and writes stories that explore the darker side of human nature.

Product Details

• Title: Five Survive
• Author: Holly Jackson
• ISBN-13: 9780008507237
• Publisher: Electric Monkey
• Published: November 29, 2022
• Pages: 400
• Binding: Paperpack