New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson crafts a captivating tale of murder and mystery in the first installment of a new series, appealing to fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart. Ellingham Academy, a prestigious private school in Vermont, was founded by tycoon Albert Ellingham, who envisioned a place filled with riddles and gardens, where learning is a game. However, shortly after its opening, Ellingham's wife and daughter were kidnapped, leaving behind a chilling riddle signed by the enigmatic "Truly, Devious." This incident became one of America's great unsolved crimes. True-crime enthusiast Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy, determined to crack this cold case while navigating her new life and diverse housemates: an inventor, a novelist, an actor, an artist, and a jokester. As she settles in, the past resurfaces with the return of Truly Devious, and death strikes again at the academy. The intertwining mysteries of this first book in the Truly Devious series unfold brilliantly, setting the stage for Stevie's relentless pursuit of the truth in subsequent installments. This work has earned numerous accolades, including selections for Best Books of 2018 and nominations for prestigious awards, highlighting its impact and appeal.
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Esta serie juvenil sumerge a los lectores en un mundo de emocionantes misterios y secretos peligrosos. Sigue los destinos entrelazados de tres adolescentes atrapados en una red de intrigas dentro de su apacible pueblo natal. Deberán correr contra el tiempo para desvelar una oscura conspiración antes de que los consuma a todos. Es una aventura apasionante llena de giros inesperados y revelaciones de suspense.
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In the second novel of the Truly Devious series by New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, Stevie Bell finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger. The unsolved kidnapping and triple murder from 1936 at Ellingham Academy has haunted her for years, driving her to the academy in search of answers. However, after a classmate's murder prompts her parents to withdraw her for safety, Stevie is determined to return, even if it means striking a deal with the unscrupulous Senator Edward King. Upon her return, she confronts David, the boy she kissed who deceived her about his identity as King's son. As Stevie delves deeper into the Truly Devious case, she grapples with critical questions: Where is the murderer hiding? What does the riddle left by Albert Ellingham signify? The case isn't merely historical; it has profound implications for the present. With a blend of contemporary wit and a gripping detective narrative, the story promises twists that challenge Stevie's resolve and intellect, echoing the magic of beloved mystery classics.
After another death, Stevie must navigate mysterious riddles and track down a missing David at the same time a massive storm forces her to confront a killer.
After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson. Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she's back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer. But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls--the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case. Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders. But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.