Truly Devious 6 Books Collection Set by Maureen Johnson - Young Adult Mystery - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Truly Devious
The Vanishing Stair
The Hand on the Wall
The Box in the Woods
Nine Liars
The Velvet Knife

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins

Overview
The Truly Devious series follows Stevie Bell, a sharp-eyed amateur detective obsessed with true crime, as she enrolls at the elite and eccentric Ellingham Academy hoping to crack a decades-old unsolved kidnapping and murder. Across this set, Stevie's investigations spiral outward from the school's dark history into new present-day cases, blending locked-room puzzles, cold cases, and campus secrets. Written by Maureen Johnson, the series pairs twisty plotting with sharp, funny teen voices and plenty of red herrings that keep young mystery fans guessing until the very last page of every book.

About the Books
This six-book paperback set gathers Maureen Johnson's acclaimed Truly Devious mysteries in one collection, perfect for readers who love boarding-school settings, cold cases, and clever teen detectives. The story opens with Truly Devious, where new student Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy determined to solve the unsolved 1936 kidnapping that has haunted the school for decades. The Vanishing Stair and The Hand on the Wall continue Stevie's race to uncover the truth before graduation forces her away from the case, delivering the twists and cliffhangers that made the trilogy a favorite among YA mystery readers. The set then follows Stevie into new territory with The Box in the Woods, where a cold case murder at a former summer camp pulls her back into amateur sleuthing, and Nine Liars, which sends her to England to untangle a case tied to her boyfriend's family history. The Velvet Knife rounds out the collection as the latest chapter in Stevie's ongoing mystery-solving journey. Throughout the series, Johnson balances puzzle-box plotting with warm friendships, banter, and a genuine love of true-crime storytelling, making these books feel both cozy and suspenseful. Each installment can be enjoyed as part of Stevie's larger arc, rewarding readers who follow her from book to book while still offering fully contained mysteries within each title. Fans of academic mysteries, unreliable narrators, and small-town secrets will find plenty to love in this collection, which has built a devoted following among teen and adult readers alike since the first book's release.

Key Benefits

• Complete six-book paperback collection of Stevie Bell's mysteries in one set
• Twisty plotting blends cold cases with present-day crime for nonstop suspense
• Smart, funny narrator voice appeals to true-crime and mystery fans alike
• Atmospheric boarding-school and small-town settings bring each story to life
• A great gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading
• Brand new paperback condition, ready to read or display

Book-by-Book Guide
Truly Devious — Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy to crack its unsolved 1936 kidnapping and murder case.
The Vanishing Stair — Stevie digs deeper into the cold case as a new disappearance upends everything she's learned.
The Hand on the Wall — the original trilogy climaxes as Stevie races to solve the decades-old mystery.
The Box in the Woods — Stevie investigates a chilling unsolved murder from a long-closed summer camp.
Nine Liars — Stevie travels to England to untangle a case tied to her boyfriend's family history.
The Velvet Knife — the newest chapter continues Stevie Bell's ongoing mystery-solving journey.

About the Author
Maureen Johnson is an American author of young adult fiction best known for the bestselling Truly Devious series. She has written numerous novels for teen readers, often blending mystery, humor, and strong female protagonists. Johnson is known for her sharp dialogue and atmospheric settings, drawing readers into richly detailed worlds on an elite New England campus and beyond. She has also written and contributed to several other young adult projects and stays active in the YA literary community, engaging directly with readers online. Her Truly Devious books have earned a devoted following for clever plotting and memorable characters.

Why You'll Love This Set
A must-have for teen mystery lovers, this set delivers six books of twisty plots, clever clues, and a heroine readers root for from the very first page. Great as a birthday gift, holiday present, stocking stuffer, back-to-school pick, or summer reading choice for any young detective in your life who loves a good whodunit.

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