The Box In The Woods
The Box In The Woods by Maureen Johnson is a stand-alone mystery published by Katherine Tegen on June 15, 2021. This 400-page book follows amateur sleuth Stevie Bell as she embarks on her first investigation outside of Ellingham Academy. After a quiet summer at home, Stevie receives an intriguing invitation from the owner of Sunny Pines, a camp with a dark history tied to the unsolved Box in the Woods Murders from 1978. Eager for excitement, she agrees to help create a true crime podcast about the case, bringing her friends along for the adventure.
Readers will find a blend of humor and suspense as Stevie delves into the chilling past of Barlow Corners, where four camp counselors were gruesomely murdered. As she uncovers the details of this historical mystery, the narrative reveals the dangers that still linger in the woods. The story explores themes of friendship and the thrill of investigation, while also highlighting the darker aspects of true crime. With its engaging plot and rich context, The Box In The Woods offers a captivating experience for fans of mysteries and thrillers.
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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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