Truly Devious Series by Maureen Johnson Complete 5 Books Collection Set

Format: Paperback

Titles In The Set:

1. Truly Devious
2. The Vanishing Stair
3. Hand On The Wall
4. The Box in the Woods
5. Nine Liars

Description:

Truly Devious: Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and artists. Founded by Albert Ellingham, an early twentieth-century tycoon, it was designed as a place full of riddles, twisting pathways, and gardens—a place where learning is a game. Shortly after its opening, his wife and daughter were kidnapped, leaving only a mocking riddle signed by the pseudonym “Truly, Devious.” This became one of America's great unsolved crimes. True-crime aficionado Stevie Bell begins her first year at Ellingham Academy with an ambitious plan: to solve this cold case, while navigating her new school life and housemates. However, when Truly Devious makes a surprise return, death revisits the academy, intertwining the past with the present.

The Vanishing Stair: The Truly Devious case has consumed Stevie for years, the reason she came to the academy. After a classmate's murder leads her parents to pull her out for safety, Stevie is determined to return and solve the case, even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. Upon her return, she confronts her feelings for David, who has his own secrets. The Ellingham case isn't just history; it's a live wire into the present.

Hand On The Wall: With three deaths now linked to Ellingham Academy, Stevie believes she has solved the greatest case of the century. But as tragedies unfold, including David's mysterious disappearance, she suspects a connection between the past and present. As a storm approaches, Stevie decides to stay and confront the truth, leading to a thrilling finale.

The Box in the Woods: After solving a murder at her high school, Stevie returns home for a boring summer until she receives an invitation to help with a true crime podcast about the infamous Box in the Woods Murders. As she investigates with her friends, she uncovers dark secrets that threaten her life.

Nine Liars: Now that Stevie has solved the Truly Devious case, she finds herself adrift during her senior year. When David invites her to study abroad, she learns about a double-murder cold case from 1995 involving nine friends. As she digs deeper, Stevie realizes that someone is lying about what happened, and the stakes are higher than ever.