The Box in the Woods
The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson is a stand-alone mystery published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2021. This 400-page book follows amateur sleuth Stevie Bell as she embarks on her first investigation outside of Ellingham Academy. After a mundane summer at home, Stevie receives an intriguing invitation to Sunny Pines, the site of the infamous Box in the Woods Murders from 1978, where four camp counselors were brutally killed. She agrees to help the new owner create a true crime podcast about the case, bringing her friends along for what promises to be an exciting summer.
Readers will find a blend of humor and suspense as Stevie delves into the dark history of Barlow Corners. The narrative explores themes of mystery and horror, drawing on elements of juvenile fiction and young adult fiction. As Stevie uncovers the chilling details of the past, she realizes that the danger may not be over, and her investigation could lead to more victims. This edition presents a captivating exploration of a historical mystery intertwined with the complexities of friendship and the thrill of solving a crime.
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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.
Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she’s back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer.
But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls–the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.
Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders.
But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.
* Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*
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