About Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (Truly Devious Series, Book 1 of 6) — A Smart YA Mystery Book for Readers Who Love Secrets
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson is a young adult mystery book about Stevie Bell, a smart girl who loves true crime. She joins Ellingham Academy, a famous school with a dark past. Many years ago, the founder’s wife and daughter disappeared, and the mystery was never solved.
Stevie wants to solve that old case. But after she arrives at the school, strange things start happening again. Now she must look at old clues, new danger, and hidden secrets inside the school.
This book is a strong choice for readers who enjoy school mystery, cold cases, smart detectives, secret letters, and suspense without making the story too hard to follow.
Why This Book Feels So Addictive
Many mystery books give only one crime. This book gives you two layers: an old kidnapping case and a new mystery in the present time. That makes the story more exciting because every clue can matter.
Stevie Bell is not a perfect hero. She feels nervous, makes mistakes, and still keeps trying. That makes her easy to connect with. Readers who like A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, The Inheritance Games, or One of Us Is Lying may enjoy this book because it has a smart teen detective, a school setting, and many secrets.
A Better Reading Copy from Bookish Wonderland
At Bookish Wonderland, this edition is made for readers who want a clean and comfortable reading experience.
- Crystal-clear print for sharp and easy-to-read text
- Premium eye-soothing cream paper for long reading comfort
- High quality stitched and glue binding for better longevity
- Durable paper quality for regular reading and collection
- Suitable for personal reading, gifting, and bookshelf display
This is a good pick if you want a mystery book that feels nice in hand and stays strong after many page turns.
Who Should Read This Book?
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson is best for readers who enjoy:
- Young adult mystery
- School campus stories
- Cold case investigation
- Secret letters and hidden clues
- Teen detective stories
- Slow-building suspense
- Mystery books with friendship and emotion
It is also a good choice for readers who want an exciting book but do not want very difficult language.
Perfect for Free Time, Weekend Reading, and Gifting
This book is a good weekend read because the chapters make you want to continue. You can read it after class, during free time, or at night when you want a mystery that keeps your mind busy.
It is also a good gift for teens, young adult readers, mystery lovers, and anyone starting the Truly Devious Series.
What books are in the Truly Devious series by Maureen Johnson?:
- Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson (Book 1)
- The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson (Book 2)
- The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson (Book 3)
- The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson (Book 4)
- Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson (Book 5)
- The Velvet Knife by Maureen Johnson (Book 6)
Best Sellers Rank of This Book
- #12,874 in Books
- #2 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States Historical Fiction
- #4 in Teen & Young Adult Historical Mysteries & Thrillers
- #7 in Teen & Young Adult Ghost Stories
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| Primary Specification | |
| Series Name | Truly Devious |
| Author | Maureen Johnson |
| Genre | Young Adult Mystery, Historical Mystery, Thriller, Ghost Story |
| ISBN-13/ISSN | 978-0062338068 |
| ISBN-10 | 0062338064 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Publishing Date | December 4, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Reading Age | 14 years and up |
| Format | Printed book |
| Physical Specification & Quality | |
| Paper Quality | Premium eye-soothing cream paper |
| Binding Quality | High quality stitched and glue binding (for longevity) |
| Print Quality | Crystal-clear print |
| Pages | 448 pages |
| Country | United States |
| Logistics Information | |
| Weight | 457g |
| Length | 8.5 inch |
| Width | 5.6 inch |
| Height | 1.01 inch |