I Torti Serie

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   Cordialmente, perfido

   • Maureen Johnson

   • 412pagine
   • 15 ore di lettura

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   In mezzo alle montagne del Vermont, avvolta nella nebbia e isolata da tutto, sorge la Ellingham Academy, una rinomata scuola superiore per studenti particolarmente dotati. Il suo fondatore, Albert Ellingham, aveva voluto renderla un luogo magico e misterioso, pieno di enigmi, sentieri tortuosi e giardini. "Un posto" disse, "dove imparare sia un gioco". Ma poco dopo l'apertura della scuola, nel 1936, sua moglie e sua figlia furono rapite e Dottie Epstein, la studentessa più brillante del corso, scomparve nel nulla. L'unico indizio trovato era un indovinello beffardo che elencava una serie di modi per uccidere, firmato "Cordialmente, Perfido". Il caso non fu mai risolto. Ottant'anni dopo Stevie Bell, aspirante criminologa, si presenta alla Ellingham Academy con un piano ambizioso: risolvere quel mistero. Cioè, lo farà non appena si sarà ambientata e avrà conosciuto meglio i suoi coinquilini: Ellie, l'artista appassionata di meccanica; Nate, scrittore in erba che ha già pubblicato un fantasy ma non riesce a trovare ispirazione per il secondo libro; Hayes, star di YoyTube, che è diventato famoso con una serie sugli zombie; e David, misterioso nerd sul cui conto Stevie non riesce a trovare nulla online o sui social. Poi iniziano ad accadere strane cose, e tutto a un tratto ricompare a sorpresa il misterioso Cordialmente Perfido... E quando la morte visita di nuovo la Ellingham Academy, Stevie non ha dubbi: il passato è strisciato fuori dalla tomba. L'assassino è ancora in circolazione, ma questa volta non la passerà liscia. Perché lei continuerà a cercarlo. L'enigma del passato si fonde con il mistero del presente dando vita a un'indagine mozzafiato che impegnerà Stevie Bell anche nei prossimi volumi della serie.

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   The Vanishing Stair

   • Maureen Johnson

   • 373pagine
   • 14 ore di lettura

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   In the second novel of the Truly Devious series by New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson, Stevie Bell faces more twists and turns than she could ever anticipate. The unsolved Truly Devious case—a kidnapping and triple murder at Ellingham Academy in 1936—has haunted her for years and is the reason she enrolled at the academy. However, after a classmate is murdered, her parents pull her out for her safety, insisting she move on from her obsession with crime. Determined to return to Ellingham, Stevie is willing to make a deal with the corrupt Senator Edward King. Upon her return, she reunites with David, the boy she kissed, who happens to be the senator's son and had deceived her about his identity. As she delves deeper into the case, questions arise: Where is the murderer hiding? What does Albert Ellingham's riddle mean? And what are the stakes in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case transcends history, becoming a dangerous connection to the present. The book has received praise for its clever writing and engaging storytelling, likening it to a modern detective story infused with wit and layered narratives.

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   The Hand on the Wall

   • Maureen Johnson

   • 384pagine
   • 14 ore di lettura

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   New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson delivers a gripping conclusion to the Truly Devious series as Stevie Bell confronts a mystery that has haunted Ellingham Academy for over 75 years. With three recent deaths—one possibly a murder, another a tragic accident, and a third linked to a storm—Stevie's triumph in identifying Truly Devious seems overshadowed by these tragedies. As she grapples with the implications of these events, she realizes they may be interconnected with the historical deaths at the academy and the disappearances of Alice Ellingham and David Eastman. With Ellingham Academy evacuated due to an impending storm, Stevie decides to stay behind, determined to uncover the truth and confront a potential murderer. In this thrilling finale, Johnson weaves together past and present narratives, creating an explosive conclusion for all who have experienced Ellingham Academy. Praise for the series highlights its intricate storytelling and contemporary wit, drawing comparisons to Agatha Christie and capturing the magic reminiscent of beloved classics. Readers can expect a captivating and suspenseful ride as Stevie unravels the final pieces of the puzzle.

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   The Box in the Woods

   • Maureen Johnson

   • 400pagine
   • 14 ore di lettura

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   "Stevie Bell did it. She solved the greatest unsolved mystery of the century. So, what now? Figuring it all out-the truth behind Truly Devious and what exactly happened in the Ellingham Affair-has granted Stevie Bell a bit of celebrity in the true crime community. So she's not surprised when she gets an email from the man who owns Camp Bounty Lake (now called Camp Wonder Falls), the site of the infamous Box in the Woods murders from the 1970s. Weird things are happening at the camp again, although nothing as sinister as before. No murders, no bodies posed by the mysterious figure they called The Doll Collector. But there is a threatening message chalked across a wall. And a box has appeared, with three grisly dolls inside it. Stevie accepts a job as a camp counselor so she can figure out what's going on. She recruits her friends from Ellingham-Nate, Janelle, and Vi-to become counselors, too, and even Germaine Batt turns up. Not long after they arrive, the owner of the camp dies in a suspicious hiking accident. Once again, Stevie will have to solve a cold case from the past before a killer catches up with her in the present.

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