Truly Devious Series 5 Books Collection Set By Maureen Johnson (Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, Hand On The Wall, The Box in the Woods, Nine Liars)
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Introduction
The Truly Devious Series by Maureen Johnson is a gripping collection of five books that weave together mystery, intrigue, and a compelling narrative. The series follows the story of Stevie Bell, a talented young detective, as she navigates a series of chilling crimes that are interconnected across decades. Here's a summary of each book in the collection:
Titles in this Set
Truly Devious,
The Vanishing Stair
Hand On The Wall
The Box in the Woods
Nine Liars
Description
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Truly Devious: "Truly Devious" introduces readers to Stevie Bell, an amateur sleuth who enrolls at Ellingham Academy, an exclusive school for gifted students. The school has a dark history: in the 1930s, the founder's wife and daughter were kidnapped, and the infamous case of the Truly Devious was never solved. Stevie becomes obsessed with solving the decades-old mystery and soon finds herself entangled in a present-day murder investigation that seems to be connected to the past.
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The Vanishing Stair: In "The Vanishing Stair," Stevie continues her quest to uncover the truth behind the Truly Devious case. When one of her friends becomes a prime suspect in a murder, Stevie's determination intensifies. She must walk a precarious line between uncovering the secrets of Ellingham Academy and keeping herself and her friends safe.
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Hand on the Wall: In the third book, "Hand on the Wall," the past and present converge as Stevie gets closer to solving the mysteries surrounding Ellingham Academy. As she navigates through puzzling clues and hidden secrets, Stevie finds herself in greater danger than ever before. Unmasking the truth becomes a race against time to prevent history from repeating itself.
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The Box in the Woods: "The Box in the Woods" takes a step back in time from the main storyline, following Stevie as she takes on a summer job working at a camp. However, her peace is short-lived when a new mystery unfolds—a decades-old murder spree that took place at the camp. As Stevie delves into the past, she must confront her own fears while unearthing shocking revelations.
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Nine Liars: In the fifth book, "Nine Liars," Stevie returns to Ellingham Academy with new mysteries to solve. She must unravel the threads of truth from a web of lies surrounding her friends and the school. Secrets buried deep within the Academy's history come to light as Stevie inches closer to the elusive truth about the Truly Devious.
Throughout the Truly Devious Series, Maureen Johnson masterfully intertwines past and present, delivering a suspenseful and compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. As Stevie Bell faces complex puzzles, personal dilemmas, and dangerous adversaries, readers are taken on a thrilling journey of discovery and revelation that culminates in the resolution of the decades-old mysteries surrounding Ellingham Academy.