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Truly Devious Books

In order from Truly Devious to Nine Liars.

The Truly Devious series is a set of 5 chapter books by Maureen Johnson, published between 2018 and 2022. Written for ages 14–18, most books run about 400 pages.

Truly Devious
The Vanishing Stair
The Hand on the Wall
The Box in the Woods
Nine Liars
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Truly Devious
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2018

Truly Devious

By Maureen Johnson

A cold case haunts a prestigious academy as a new student seeks the truth.

420 pages· 94,766 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Summary: At Ellingham Academy, a prestigious school shrouded in mystery, Stevie Bell arrives with a mission: solve the infamous cold case of a tycoon's kidnapped family. But as she navigates her new life among brilliant peers, the past resurfaces with deadly consequences. Can Stevie unravel the riddles of Truly Devious before history repeats itself?
The complete set

Truly Devious Series

5 books · Published 2018–2022

Truly Devious
Series
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$1498

Truly Devious

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2018

A cold case haunts a prestigious academy as a new student seeks the truth.

The Vanishing Stair
Series
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$1498

The Vanishing Stair

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019

A deadly mystery at Ellingham Academy demands answers, but the truth comes at a cost.

The Hand on the Wall
Series
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The Hand on the Wall

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2020

A storm, a murderer, and a mystery unsolved. Can Stevie connect the dots before it's too late?

The Box in the Woods
Series
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$1498

The Box in the Woods

Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

A summer camp murder mystery threatens to claim new victims. Can Stevie solve it before it's too late?

Nine Liars
Series
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Nine Liars

Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2022

A deadly game from the past haunts Stevie as she uncovers a chilling mystery in England.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Truly Devious series?

There are 5 books in the Truly Devious series. It began with Truly Devious in 2018, and the newest book, Nine Liars, was published in 2022.

What ages are the Truly Devious books best for?

The series is best for ages 14–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Truly Devious book is the longest?

Nine Liars is the longest book in the series at 104,696 words (464 pages).

Which Truly Devious book is the shortest?

The Hand on the Wall is the shortest at 82,952 words (384 pages).

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Truly Devious to life.

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Maureen Johnson

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