Veronica vs. Veronica

by Gibson Monk

Has Veronica Mars finally met her match? A simple background check leads to an art heist case and a battle of wits with the new girl of Neptune - someone perhaps as clever as Veronica herself.

27 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2014

About the author

Gibson Monk is a professor of humanities and author of speculative fiction that weaves myth, mystery, and modern life. His short stories have appeared in Sixfold, Zahir, Helios, and other literary magazines. He also writes non-fiction under the name Matthew Franks, with work published in The Graduate Journal of Harvard Divinity School and the anthology Past the Sky’s Rim: The Elder Scrolls and Theology. Monk lives in Virginia with his wife and three children. His debut novel, the sci-fi thriller Entanglement, follows a group of gamer kids who uncover a dangerous conspiracy involving big tech and shifting realities. His highly anticipated second novel, Las Animas High, releases May 5, 2026. Set in the stark Colorado desert, it follows teenager Danica Drake as she and her friends are thrust into a hidden war of dragons, giants, and ancient Indigenous forces after witnessing a deadly corporate hijacking. Blending supernatural suspense, mythology, and corporate intrigue, this coming-of-age story will appeal to fans of Percy Jackson, Stranger Things, and Skinwalker Ranch.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the aftermath of solving Lilly's murder and ending her relationship with Logan, all Veronica wants is to have a quiet non eventful summer, and that means not taking on anymore cases. But Veronica being Veronica, just can't help herself, and soon she finds herself going toe to toe with her would be nemesis, a girl who may be her equal, in more ways then one.

The characters dialogue was so similar to things they would say in the show, that it felt very real and familiar. The idea that there is someone out there clever enough to go up against Veronica and possibly win, was fascinating. I think it could have made a great story line for an episode! The way the story was told, as a letter to Mac, was a refreshing way to enter and follow this novella. You got to be a part of Veronica's thought process as she attempted to solve the case, which was a novel and inspired notion. The only downside was the ending, it was not exactly all wrapped up but rather left to the imagination, which can be confusing for some. Overall I think it's a still a great story and definitely has a place in any Veronica Mars fans collection.