Stevie, seems immune to these influences and stays focused on finding justice and the truth for the deceased. Truly Devious is the first novel in a murder- mystery trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson.

Surrounding all the crimes, past and present, is the corrupting power of wealth. Two students also have sex in the 1930s with little described.

Drinking, smoking, and drug use happens mostly in the 1930s. Students swear in most conversations, straight and LGBTQ characters kiss and fall asleep together, and they break a lot of rules and are only mildly punished for it. bestselling author Maureen Johnson weaves a delicate tale of murder and mystery in the first book of a striking new series, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie. This is a school setting for juniors and seniors. TRULY DEVIOUS by Maureen Johnson Official Book Trailer Epic Reads 166K subscribers Subscribe 58K views 5 years ago BookTrailer EpicReads The official book trailer for Truly Devious, the. There are also deaths by bludgeoning, measles, and a fall, plus a broken arm and the exhumation of remains. The main character, Stevie, comes to the campus to study the old crime and ends up also investigating the death of two students and a professor that happened in Book 1 and Book 2. The story takes place at a school for gifted students in Vermont where a kidnaping and murder happened in the 1930s. Parents need to know that The Hand on the Wall is the final book in the acclaimed mystery trilogy by Maureen Johnson, author of the Shades of London series. Mentions of present-day professor with a drinking problem who smoked.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Maureen Johnson is the bestselling author of several novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, the Truly Devious series, the Suite Scarlett series, and the Shades of London series. Smoking, cocaine use, and drinking (gin, whiskey, champagne) mostly in the 1930s. Parents need to know that The Hand on the Wall is the final book in the acclaimed mystery trilogy by Maureen Johnson, author of the Shades of London series.

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson