The Hand on the Wall
The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson is the concluding volume of the Truly Devious series, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Stevie Bell as she confronts the lingering mysteries of Ellingham Academy, where a series of tragic events have unfolded, intertwining past and present in a complex web of intrigue.
Readers will find that the story delves into themes of mystery and adventure, as Stevie grapples with the deaths that have plagued the academy and the disappearance of her friend David. As a storm approaches, the tension escalates, prompting Stevie to take bold actions in her quest for answers. This edition captures the essence of young adult fiction, blending elements of fantasy, romance, and ghost stories within a historical context set in the 20th century United States.
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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. Now available in paperback.
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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