Truly Devious Series 5 Books Collection Set by Maureen Johnson - Young Adult - Paperback

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

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Age Range: Young Adult

Overview
Step inside the twisty, puzzle-obsessed world of Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series with this complete five-book paperback collection. Set against the eerie backdrop of Ellingham Academy, a Vermont boarding school built on genius and secrets, these novels follow amateur detective Stevie Bell as she investigates a decades-old kidnapping and murder case that refuses to stay buried. Sharp, atmospheric, and packed with cliffhangers, this set delivers page-turning mystery for teens and adult readers alike who love clever plotting, boarding school intrigue, cold cases, and a heroine who never stops asking the right questions.

About the Books
This five-book collection traces Stevie Bell's evolution from an anxious true-crime obsessive to a sharp, self-assured investigator. It begins with Truly Devious, where Stevie arrives at the elite, isolated Ellingham Academy hoping to crack the infamous "Truly Devious" case: the unsolved 1930s kidnapping and murder tied to the school's eccentric founder. The Vanishing Stair and The Hand on the Wall deepen the mystery, weaving historical flashbacks with present-day danger as Stevie inches closer to the truth while new deaths complicate her investigation. The Box in the Woods and Nine Liars move Stevie beyond Ellingham's gates, following her as she takes on fresh cold cases and high-stakes mysteries with the same meticulous, clue-driven approach that made her a fan favorite. Across all five titles, Maureen Johnson balances dual timelines, red herrings, and richly drawn secondary characters with genuine emotional stakes, giving readers a mystery series that rewards careful attention without feeling predictable. The Vermont boarding school setting gives the earlier books a gothic, closed-circle feel, while the later installments broaden the scope with new locations and ensembles. Themes of trust, obsession, and the cost of chasing the truth run throughout, and Stevie's voice, wry, anxious, and endlessly curious, anchors the entire collection. Whether read as a continuous binge or savored one book at a time, this set offers a satisfying, twist-filled journey for anyone who loves smart, character-driven YA mystery fiction.

Key Benefits

• Complete five-book paperback set of Maureen Johnson's acclaimed Stevie Bell mystery saga
• Brand new condition, ready to gift or add to a home or classroom library
• Atmospheric boarding school setting with genuine puzzle-and-clue driven plotting
• A strong, curious female lead who appeals to teen and adult mystery fans alike
• Great for fans of twisty whodunits, cold cases, and dual-timeline storytelling
• Perfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading for YA mystery lovers

Book-by-Book Guide
Truly Devious — Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy determined to solve the decades-old kidnapping and murder case that made the school infamous.
The Vanishing Stair — Stevie returns to Ellingham to chase new leads on the Truly Devious case while a fresh mystery unfolds around her.
The Hand on the Wall — Long-buried secrets finally surface as Stevie closes in on the truth behind the Ellingham tragedy.
The Box in the Woods — Stevie takes on a chilling cold case involving four murdered camp counselors decades earlier.
Nine Liars — Stevie investigates a fresh mystery tangled up with old grudges, secrets, and a group of unreliable suspects.

About the Author
Maureen Johnson is a bestselling American author known for her witty, character-driven young adult novels spanning mystery, contemporary fiction, and horror-adjacent thrillers. She has written numerous acclaimed YA titles over her career and has been recognized for her sharp dialogue, dry humor, and inventive plotting. Johnson's Truly Devious series showcases her talent for blending atmospheric settings with intricate, puzzle-box mysteries, earning her a devoted readership among teens and adult YA fans alike. She lives and writes in the United States, continuing to expand the world of Stevie Bell and Ellingham Academy.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This five-book set is a must-have for mystery-loving teens and adults alike, an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, and back-to-school reading, and a satisfying binge for readers who crave clever clues, boarding school secrets, twisty cold cases, and a whip-smart heroine worth rooting for from the very first page to the last.

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