{"product_id":"truly-devious-3-book-collection-set-maureen-johnson-young-adult-paperback","title":"Truly Devious 3 Books Collection Set by Maureen Johnson - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTruly Devious\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Vanishing Stair\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hand on the Wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780063023154\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: HarperCollins (Katherine Tegen Books)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 14-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFans 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaureen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Truly Devious trilogy in one paperback box set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, and The Hand on the Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand-new condition, ready to read or gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for teen mystery fans and YA collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible format that looks great on any shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTruly 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaureen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maureen Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173425619318,"sku":"MAN-0063023156","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/truly-devious-3-book-set-maureen-johnson-paperback.jpg?v=1785858111","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/truly-devious-3-book-collection-set-maureen-johnson-young-adult-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}