Jill and the Killers - by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (Paperback)

About the Book

"Returning to school after the unsolved disappearance of her mother, teenager Jill Estrada can't wait for things to return to normal . . . even as her friends become obsessed with Box Killers, a true-crime subscription game where each month's "unsolved case" is custom-tailored to the life of its player. There's only one catch: Jill's game seems to be all too real--and when her clues begin to connect the dots to a very real series of disappearances in her hometown, Jill and her friends must conquer their fears and own personal struggles to solve the case. But can they find the killer before one of their own becomes the next victim?"--

Book Synopsis

Rising stars Olivia Cuartero-Briggs (Mary Shelley Monster Hunter) and Roberta Ingranata (Witchblade, Doctor Who) present a new kind of game where even murder is much more than it seems . . .

Returning to school after the unsolved disappearance of her mother, teenager Jill Estrada can't wait for things to return to normal . . . even as her friends become obsessed with Box Killers, a true-crime subscription game where each month's "unsolved case" is custom-tailored to the life of its player. There's only one catch: Jill's game seems to be all too real--and when her clues begin to connect the dots to a very real series of disappearances in her hometown, Jill and her friends must conquer their fears and own personal struggles to solve the case.

But can they find the killer before one of their own becomes the next victim?

Collecting Jill and The Killers #1-4.

Review Quotes

"[A] subversive spin on slashers... Jill and the Killers...leans heavily into that nostalgia while cleverly subverting its conventions"-- "Comic Book Couples Counseling"

"A solid start full of emotion and questions."-- "Graphic Policy"

"A thrilling new comic book series that should not be missed. It really is for all fans of true crime, mystery, and thrillers. We couldn't get enough... The writing is top-notch, and the story gets you hooked from the very first page... The artwork by Roberta Ingranata is one of the highlights of the comic."-- "Capes and Tights"

"An ebullient addition to the rich history of teen detective tales, one that honors those previous stories while bringing novel storytelling that is both breezy and engaging. Jill's journey and the trials and tribulations of her friends will have you as invested as the book's mystery itself."-- "Freak Sugar"

"Captures the excitement and mystery of classic teen detective tales with a decidedly modern sensibility."-- "Conskipper"

"Fun and stylish."-- "Comics Beat"

"The First 48" meets "Veronica Mars.... Olivia Cuartero-Briggs and artist Roberta Ingranata crafted a story full of intrigue and mystery "-- "First Comics"

"Thrilling."-- "Screenrant"

About the Author

Olivia Cuartero-Briggs is an award-winning dramatic writer, fitness junky, and girl mom, born and raised in New York City. She is the author of Mary Shelley Monster Hunter and Silver City with Aftershock Comics, as well as the upcoming Fate: The Winx Saga graphic novel series with Maverick (2024-5). OCB is also a film and TV writer, whose most recent credits include Queen of the South and The Arrangement.

Roberta Ingranata is an Italian artist who made her debut with several Kickstarters before working with various publishing houses on regular series, including Robyn Hood and Van Helsing with Zenescope Entertainment, Witchblade with Top Cow, and Doctor Who with Titan Comics. She has also collaborated with Aftershock, IDW, BOOM! Studios, and Marvel.