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A teen tour guide on an island stumbles upon a captivating mystery that threatens to repeat a dark historical event. As she delves deeper into the island's secrets, she must race against time to uncover the truth and prevent the past from resurfacing. This standalone YA novel combines suspense with rich historical elements, showcasing the protagonist's determination and resourcefulness in the face of danger.

A stand-alone YA about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself

"Senior year at Ellingham Academy for Stevie Bell isn't going well. With the cold case of the century solved, Stevie is adrift. There is nothing to distract her from the questions pinging around her brain--questions about college, love, and life in general. Relief comes when David invites Stevie and her friends to join him for study abroad, and his new friend Izzy introduces her to a double-murder cold case. In 1995, nine friends from Cambridge University went to a country house and played a drunken game of hide-and-seek. Two were found in the woodshed the next day, murdered with an ax. The case was assumed to be a burglary gone wrong, but one of the remaining seven saw something she can't explain. This was no break-in. Someone's lying about what happened in the woodshed"--

"Stevie Bell did it. She solved the greatest unsolved mystery of the century. So, what now? Figuring it all out-the truth behind Truly Devious and what exactly happened in the Ellingham Affair-has granted Stevie Bell a bit of celebrity in the true crime community. So she's not surprised when she gets an email from the man who owns Camp Bounty Lake (now called Camp Wonder Falls), the site of the infamous Box in the Woods murders from the 1970s. Weird things are happening at the camp again, although nothing as sinister as before. No murders, no bodies posed by the mysterious figure they called The Doll Collector. But there is a threatening message chalked across a wall. And a box has appeared, with three grisly dolls inside it. Stevie accepts a job as a camp counselor so she can figure out what's going on. She recruits her friends from Ellingham-Nate, Janelle, and Vi-to become counselors, too, and even Germaine Batt turns up. Not long after they arrive, the owner of the camp dies in a suspicious hiking accident. Once again, Stevie will have to solve a cold case from the past before a killer catches up with her in the present.

"In the England of murder mysteries and TV detectives, no destination is deadlier than a quaint country village, and you never know you're in a murder village until it's too late. No attraction or local character is safe--whether in the pub for a pint, or on the manicured grounds of the local estate for a shooting party, bodies can turn up anywhere! Danger lurks around every cobblestone corner. If you are foolish enough to make the trip, at least be prepared. Brought to life with dozens of Gorey-esque illustrations by Jay Cooper and peppered with allusions to classic crime series and unmistakably British murder lore, Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village gives you the tools you need to avoid the same fate, should you find yourself in a suspiciously cozy English village (or simply dream of going). Good luck, and whatever you do, avoid the vicar and don't drink the tea"-- Provided by publisher

New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson delivers a gripping conclusion to the Truly Devious series as Stevie Bell confronts a mystery that has haunted Ellingham Academy for over 75 years. With three recent deaths—one possibly a murder, another a tragic accident, and a third linked to a storm—Stevie's triumph in identifying Truly Devious seems overshadowed by these tragedies. As she grapples with the implications of these events, she realizes they may be interconnected with the historical deaths at the academy and the disappearances of Alice Ellingham and David Eastman. With Ellingham Academy evacuated due to an impending storm, Stevie decides to stay behind, determined to uncover the truth and confront a potential murderer. In this thrilling finale, Johnson weaves together past and present narratives, creating an explosive conclusion for all who have experienced Ellingham Academy. Praise for the series highlights its intricate storytelling and contemporary wit, drawing comparisons to Agatha Christie and capturing the magic reminiscent of beloved classics. Readers can expect a captivating and suspenseful ride as Stevie unravels the final pieces of the puzzle.

Bestselling author Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious trilogy is a hilarious and inspiring whodunit that weaves together the story of a cold case from 1936 and the story of teen sleuth Stevie Bell in the present. The Truly Devious box set includes all three paperbacks in the series and is perfect for gift-giving and binge reading. The Truly Devious case--an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936--has consumed Stevie for years. It's the very reason she came to the Academy. But after she arrives, more students turn up dead. Teen detective Stevie is on the case until she solves every mysterious death--from the past and the present. Praise for Truly Devious: "Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, pate-turning brilliance, and a young sleuth as captivating as Hercule Poirot." --USA Today "The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit. A multilayered, modern detective story." --The New York Times Book Review Praise for The Vanishing Stair: "Take it from the world's most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is middle part so enjoyable you won't even want to skip to the end." --Entertainment Weekly Praise for The Hand on the Wall: "A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen sleuth." --Kirkus Reviews --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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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.