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1. Truly Devious

   • Maureen Johnsonová

   • 432 stránok
   • 16 hodin čítania

   New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson crafts a captivating tale of murder and mystery in the first installment of a new series, ideal for fans of Agatha Christie and E. Lockhart. Ellingham Academy, a prestigious private school in Vermont, was established by tycoon Albert Ellingham in the early twentieth century as a haven for thinkers and creators, filled with riddles and enchanting gardens. However, shortly after its opening, Ellingham's wife and daughter were kidnapped, leaving behind a chilling riddle signed by the enigmatic "Truly, Devious." This case remains one of America's greatest unsolved crimes. As true-crime enthusiast Stevie Bell embarks on her first year at Ellingham, she is determined to crack the cold case, all while navigating her new life and diverse housemates: an inventor, a novelist, an actor, an artist, and a jokester. However, the past resurfaces when Truly Devious makes an unexpected return, bringing death back to the academy. With the haunting mystery rekindled, Stevie's quest to uncover the truth intensifies. The intertwining mysteries in this series opener set the stage for Stevie's relentless pursuit of justice in the subsequent books.

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2. The Vanishing Stair

   • Maureen Johnsonová

   • 373 stránok
   • 14 hodin čítania

   In the second novel of the Truly Devious series by New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, Stevie Bell faces more twists and turns than she could ever anticipate. The unsolved Truly Devious case—a kidnapping and triple murder at Ellingham Academy in 1936—has haunted her for years and is the reason she enrolled at the academy. However, after a classmate is murdered, her parents pull her out for her safety, insisting she move on from her obsession with crime. Determined to return to Ellingham, Stevie is willing to make a deal with the corrupt Senator Edward King. Upon her return, she reunites with David, the boy she kissed, who happens to be the senator's son and had deceived her about his identity. As she delves deeper into the case, questions arise: Where is the murderer hiding? What does Albert Ellingham's riddle mean? And what are the stakes in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case transcends history, becoming a dangerous connection to the present. The book has received praise for its clever writing and engaging storytelling, likening it to a modern detective story infused with wit and layered narratives.

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3. The Hand on the Wall

   • Maureen Johnsonová

   After another death, Stevie must navigate mysterious riddles and track down a missing David at the same time a massive storm forces her to confront a killer.

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4. The Box in the Woods

   • Maureen Johnsonová

   • 400 stránok
   • 14 hodin čítania

   After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, now available in paperback. Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder.

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