The Truly Devious trilogy by bestselling author Maureen Johnson is a funny and inspiring mystery story that combines a chilling American crime from 1936 with the story of teenage detective Stevie Bell in the present. The Truly Devious book set includes all three volumes of the series and is perfect for gifts and binge reading.
The Truly Devious case—an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that shocked Ellingham Academy in 1936—has consumed Stevie for years. It's the reason she came to the Academy. But after she arrives, more students turn up dead. Teenage detective Stevie is determined to solve all the mysterious deaths—both from the past and the present.
Praise for Truly Devious: “The parallel mystery stories unfold with well-written dialogue, a gripping plot, and a young detective as enchanting as Hercule Poirot.” —USA Today
Praise for The Vanishing Stair: “Take it from the most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is essentially a long mystery, The Vanishing Stair is the middle part so enjoyable that you won't even want to skip the end.” —Entertainment Weekly
Praise for The Hand on the Wall: “A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring young detective.” —Kirkus Reviews
Pages: 1232, Dimensions: 13.5x13.5cm
