The Hand on the Wall
The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson is the concluding installment of the Truly Devious series, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020. This edition spans 369 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Stevie Bell as she confronts a series of mysterious deaths at Ellingham Academy, a place steeped in history and riddled with secrets. As Stevie attempts to unravel the connections between past and present tragedies, she faces challenges that test her resolve and intellect.
Readers will find a blend of mystery, horror, and elements of young adult fiction as the story unfolds. The plot thickens with the disappearance of David and the emergence of new accidents, all while a storm looms over Vermont. As the tension escalates, Stevie’s determination to uncover the truth leads her to confront both the mysteries of the academy and the dangers that lurk within. This edition captures the intricate storytelling and dual narrative threads that characterize Johnson’s work, making it a significant conclusion to the series.
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New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson delivers the witty and pulse-pounding conclusion to the Truly Devious series as Stevie Bell solves the mystery that has haunted Ellingham Academy for over 75 years.
Ellingham Academy must be cursed. Three people are now dead. One, a victim of either a prank gone wrong or a murder. Another, dead by misadventure. And now, an accident in Burlington has claimed another life. All three in the wrong place at the wrong time. All at the exact moment of Stevie’s greatest triumph . . .
She knows who Truly Devious is. She’s solved it. The greatest case of the century.
At least, she thinks she has. With this latest tragedy, it’s hard to concentrate on the past. Not only has someone died in town, but David disappeared of his own free will and is up to something. Stevie is sure that somehow–somehow–all these things connect. The three deaths in the present. The deaths in the past. The missing Alice Ellingham and the missing David Eastman. Somewhere in this place of riddles and puzzles there must be answers.
Then another accident occurs as a massive storm heads toward Vermont. This is too much for the parents and administrators. Ellingham Academy is evacuated. Obviously, it’s time for Stevie to do something stupid. It’s time to stay on the mountain and face the storm–and a murderer.
In the tantalizing finale to the Truly Devious trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson expertly tangles her dual narrative threads and ignites an explosive end for all who’ve walked through Ellingham Academy.
Praise for the Truly Devious series:
“Readers, hang tight: there’s one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it’ll be to die for.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” –New York Times Book Review
“Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” –USA Today (four stars)
“Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” –Bustle
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