Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson is an American author known for her young adult fiction. She has written several popular series and standalone novels, including the 'Shades of London' series and '13 Little Blue Envelopes'. Her work often features elements of mystery and humor.
Books
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1. The Hand On The Wall
A Truly Devious Novel
In this thrilling conclusion to a mystery series, the protagonist, Stevie Bell, is determined to solve the cold case of the mysterious deaths at the Ellingham Academy. As she navigates the secrets and hidden passages of the academy, Stevie uncovers connections between past and present events, including a series of recent accidents that may not be accidents at all. With the stakes higher than ever, Stevie must piece together the clues before another tragedy strikes, all while dealing with personal challenges and the pressure of unraveling a decades-old mystery.
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2. The Vanishing Stair
A Truly Devious Novel
In this thrilling mystery, the protagonist, Stevie Bell, returns to the enigmatic Ellingham Academy to unravel the secrets surrounding a decades-old kidnapping and murder case. As she delves deeper into the academy's dark history, Stevie uncovers hidden clues and faces new challenges that test her detective skills and personal relationships. The story weaves together past and present mysteries, creating a suspenseful narrative filled with unexpected twists and revelations that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
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3. Truly Devious
A Mystery
The novel is a gripping mystery set at the prestigious Ellingham Academy, where true-crime enthusiast Stevie Bell enrolls with the hope of solving a decades-old kidnapping and murder case involving the school's founder. As Stevie navigates the eccentric student body and the school's enigmatic history, she uncovers hidden clues and secrets that suggest the past and present are intertwined. The story weaves between the original crime and Stevie's investigation, building suspense and intrigue as she gets closer to uncovering the truth, all while dealing with the complexities of teenage life and relationships.
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4. Your Guide To Not Getting Murdered In A Quaint English Village
The Essential Companion for Surviving the Idyllic Yet Perilous Countryside
In this delightfully humorous and satirical guide, readers are taken on a whimsical journey through the charming yet perilous landscape of a typical English village, where danger lurks behind every picturesque hedge and cobblestone path. With tongue-in-cheek advice, the book offers practical tips on avoiding the myriad of potential threats that seem to plague these seemingly idyllic settings, from suspiciously friendly locals to the ever-present risk of being embroiled in a murder mystery. Through witty observations and playful illustrations, the guide serves as both a parody of classic British crime fiction and a loving homage to the genre, ensuring readers are both entertained and forewarned about the hazards of village life.
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5. Death At Morning House
In a quaint English village, a seemingly idyllic setting is shattered by the mysterious death of a wealthy recluse in her sprawling estate. As the local detective delves into the secrets of Morning House, he uncovers a tangled web of family rivalries, hidden motives, and long-buried secrets. With each revelation, the line between friend and foe blurs, leading to a shocking climax that challenges perceptions of truth and justice.
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6. Nine Liars
While on a school trip to London, a teen detective is drawn to a notorious 1990s cold case involving a student theater troupe whose drunken night at a country estate ended with two friends murdered in a locked woodshed. Interviewing the now-grown survivors, she uncovers layers of jealousy, ambition, and long-nurtured lies that could explain what really happened, even as complications in her own friendships and romance threaten to cloud her judgment. As the secrets close in, the investigation escalates into a dangerous confrontation that forces her to decide whom to trust and how far she’ll go for the truth.
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7. The Box In The Woods
A teen sleuth is invited to a once-notorious summer camp to reexamine the unsolved 1978 murders of four counselors, but the cold case turns hot when new threats—and then a new killing—suggest the original murderer may still be at large; with her friends’ help, she navigates small-town grudges, buried secrets, and red herrings to uncover the truth hidden in the trees.
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