The Truly Devious casean unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936has consumed Stevie for years. Its the very reason she came to the Academy. But after she arrives, more students turn up dead. Teen detective Stevie is on the case until she solves every mysterious deathfrom the past and the present.

Praise forTruly Devious:

Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, pate-turning brilliance, and a young sleuth as captivating as Hercule Poirot.

The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit. A multilayered, modern detective story.

Praise forThe Vanishing Stair:

Take it from the worlds most impatient reader: If the Truly Devious series is basically one long mystery book,The Vanishing Stairis middle part so enjoyable you wont even want to skip to the end.

Praise forThe Hand on the Wall:

A richly satisfying, Poirot-like ending for Johnson’s inspired and inspiring teen sleuth.