Truly Devious 3 Books Collection Set by Maureen Johnson - Young Adult - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Truly Devious
The Vanishing Stair
The Hand on the Wall

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780063023154
Publisher: HarperCollins (Katherine Tegen Books)
Age Range: Ages 14-19

Overview
Fans of clever, character-driven mysteries can now own the complete Truly Devious trilogy in one collectible paperback set. This edition brings together Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, and The Hand on the Wall, tracing teen sleuth Stevie Bell's pursuit of a decades-old cold case at the secluded Ellingham Academy. Blending a 1936 kidnapping-and-murder mystery with a twisty present-day investigation, the series rewards readers who love red herrings and a satisfying reveal. Perfect for teens and adult YA readers, this set makes a standout gift for mystery lovers building a home library of modern whodunits.

About the Books
Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious trilogy follows Stevie Bell, a true-crime obsessive who enrolls at Ellingham Academy to crack the school's most notorious unsolved case. In 1936, the wife and daughter of the academy's eccentric founder were kidnapped, and a student died in the panic that followed, leaving behind only a taunting note signed "Truly Devious." Nearly a century later, Stevie arrives determined to solve it, only to discover Ellingham's present is just as dangerous as its past when a fellow student turns up dead. Across the three novels, Johnson alternates between the 1936 investigation and Stevie's present-day sleuthing, layering clues and campus legends until the timelines collide. The storytelling leans on classic detective-fiction structure, complete with locked-room puzzles and unreliable witnesses, while keeping a contemporary voice through Stevie's anxiety and humor. The isolated, snowbound Ellingham campus functions almost as its own character throughout. Readers who enjoy piecing together timelines and re-reading early chapters for missed clues will find plenty to dig into, and the trilogy builds toward a finale that ties the historic case to Stevie's present in a way that feels both surprising and fair.

Key Benefits

• Complete Truly Devious trilogy in one paperback box set
• Includes Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, and The Hand on the Wall
• Brand-new condition, ready to read or gift
• Perfect for teen mystery fans and YA collectors
• Great gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading
• Collectible format that looks great on any shelf

Book-by-Book Guide
Truly Devious — Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy determined to solve the 1936 kidnapping and murder that has haunted the school for decades, only to find a new death waiting on campus.
The Vanishing Stair — Stevie digs deeper into Ellingham's cold case as new suspects and dangers close in, testing every theory she thought she had settled.
The Hand on the Wall — the trilogy's finale threads together the 1936 case and the present-day mystery, forcing Stevie to confront the killer and the truth she came to Ellingham to find.

About the Author
Maureen Johnson is a New York Times bestselling author known for blending sharp humor with page-turning suspense across her novels for teen readers. Beyond the Truly Devious trilogy, she has written acclaimed young adult fiction and collaborated with fellow authors on multi-voice projects. Johnson is celebrated for creating funny, self-aware protagonists who feel authentically like real teenagers even while navigating high-stakes mysteries. Her writing is often praised for its wit and plotting, and the Truly Devious series remains one of her most popular works, drawing comparisons to classic detective fiction.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This box set is the easiest way to binge the entire Truly Devious trilogy without hunting down individual paperbacks. It's a natural pick for a teen's birthday, holiday stocking stuffer, or summer reading list, and it looks great on a shelf or in a classroom library. Mystery fans and gift-givers alike will love owning Stevie Bell's full story in one collectible set.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.