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Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

Episode Summary

True-crime aficionado Stevie Bell starts school at the prestigious Ellingham Academy, dead-set on solving a decades old murder. Told through two interwoven mysteries, Stevie discovers mystery, danger, and intrigue at the peculiar school. Truly Devious is the first novel in a trilogy.

Episode Notes

Enjoy our presentation of Truly Devious, written by Maureen Johnson and published by HarperCollins. 

 

In today’s story, true-crime aficionado Stevie Bell starts school at the prestigious Ellingham Academy, dead-set on solving a decades old cold case. Told through two interwoven mysteries, Stevie discovers mystery, danger, and intrigue at the peculiar school. Truly Devious is the first novel in a trilogy.


Truly Devious has won numerous accolades, including Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2018, Junior Library Guild Selection 2019, and nominations for both ALA's and YALSA's Best Fiction for Young Adults. It is the first book in the Truly Devious Trilogy. Truly Devious is recommended for ages 14+ for underage drinking, swearing, and some sexuality. Visit Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: https://bit.ly/TrulyDeviouReviews

 

Truly Devious is available in the following formats.

Hoopla Ebook: https://bit.ly/TrulyDeviousHooplaEbook 

Hoopla Audiobook: https://bit.ly/TrulyDeviousHooplaAudiobook

Libby Ebook: https://bit.ly/TrulyDeviousLibbyEbook

Libby Audiobook: https://bit.ly/TulyDeviousLibbyAudiobook

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