{"product_id":"truly-devious-3book-box-set-truly-devious-vanishing-stair-and-hand-on-the-wall-isbn-9780063023154","title":"Truly Devious 3-Book Box Set: Truly Devious, Vanishing Stair, and Hand on the Wall","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious\u003cbr\u003etrilogy is a hilarious and inspiring whodunit that weaves together the story of\u003cbr\u003ea cold case from 1936 and the story of teen sleuth Stevie Bell in the present.\u003cbr\u003eThe Truly Devious box set includes all three paperbacks in the series and is\u003cbr\u003eperfect for gift-giving and binge reading.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Truly Devious case—an unsolved kidnapping and triple\u003cbr\u003emurder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936—has consumed Stevie for years.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s the very reason she came to the Academy. But after she arrives, more\u003cbr\u003estudents turn up dead. Teen detective Stevie is on the case until she solves\u003cbr\u003eevery mysterious death—from the past and the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eTruly Devious\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue,\u003cbr\u003epate-turning brilliance, and a young sleuth as captivating as Hercule Poirot.” —\u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating\u003cbr\u003econtemporary wit. A multilayered, modern detective story.” —\u003cem\u003eThe New York\u003cbr\u003eTimes Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Vanishing Stair\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Take it from the world’s most impatient reader: If the\u003cbr\u003eTruly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, \u003cem\u003eThe Vanishing Stair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis middle part so enjoyable you won’t even want to skip to the end.” —\u003cem\u003eEntertainment\u003cbr\u003eWeekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Hand on the Wall\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's\u003cbr\u003einspired and inspiring teen sleuth.” —\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR TRULY DEVIOUS  “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jumping between past and present, Johnson’s novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects\/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. As in her Shades of London books, Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was something special? There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell. Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, page-turning brilliance and a young sleuth just as captivating as Hercule Poirot.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today (four stars)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A suspenseful, attention-grabbing mystery with no clear solution. The versatile Johnson is no stranger to suspense, and this twisty thriller will leave plenty of readers anxious for more.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE VANISHING STAIR  “In this second . . . installment, Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there’s one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it’ll be to die for.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This will be essential reading for the many fans of the first two books. This trilogy ender is fun, satisfying, and a genuine treat for teens and adult mystery fans.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Maureen Johnson brings her delectable ‘Truly Devious’ murder mystery trilogy to a thrilling conclusion, neatly tying together her dueling narrative threads with an action-packed finale.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuffalo News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The perfect mix of intimate character moments, intriguing epiphanies, and dangerous situations make it an overwhelmingly satisfying conclusion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHypable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ramps up the intrigue. Throughout this volume, Johnson's compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst soars as Johnson delightfully conjures up more nefarious deeds from the mountain mist.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Take it from the world’s most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing Stair is a middle part so enjoyable you won’t even want to skip to the end.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In this second installment of her marvelous Truly Devious series, Maureen Johnson offers thrilling suspense, sly wit, a memorable cast of characters and more pieces of her deliciously intricate puzzle.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuffalo News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Waiting for the next installment of Maureen Johnson’s Agatha Christie-Sherlock Holmes-classic mystery homage series was torture, but The Vanishing Stair is oh so worth it.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for THE HAND ON THE WALL  \"The final, riveting chapter of the Truly Devious murder series. Throughout this intricately woven, fast-paced whodunit, Johnson demonstrates how proximity to wealth and power can mold and bend one's behavior, whether with good or—here largely—devious intent. A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen sleuth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this hotly anticipated trilogy finale, Johnson pulls out all the stops, filling the thrillingly nimble narrative with classic mystery conventions. A striking foray into an examination of what mysteries can ever truly be solved, and a satisfying send-off for a series that will be missed.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889339887845,"sku":"NP9780063023154","price":47.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063023154.jpg?v=1730231041","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/truly-devious-3book-box-set-truly-devious-vanishing-stair-and-hand-on-the-wall-isbn-9780063023154","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}