Maureen Johnson was born in Philadelphia, but soon ran off to New York City to study writing and drama at Columbia University. Along the way, she served up hamburgers in the company of mad scientists and talking skeletons in New York, worked in a bar in Piccadilly Circus, nervously worked alongside five tigers in Las Vegas, and once got mixed up with the entire cast of a major West End musical. She is the author of The Key to the Golden Firebird and The Bermudez Triangle. You can visit Maureen online at www.maureenjohnsonbooks.
"The final, riveting chapter of the Truly Devious murder series.
Throughout this intricately woven, fast-paced whodunit, Johnson
demonstrates how proximity to wealth and power can mold and bend
one's behavior, whether with good or—here largely—devious intent.
The brainy secondary characters' quirky talents and interests
complement Stevie's sleuthing skills; . . . they include diversity
in socioeconomic background, mental health challenges, physical
disability, and sexual orientation. A richly satisfying,
Poirot-like ending for Johnson's inspired and inspiring teen
sleuth."
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"In this hotly anticipated trilogy finale, Johnson pulls out all
the stops, filling the thrillingly nimble narrative with classic
mystery conventions. A striking foray into an examination of what
mysteries can ever truly be solved, and a satisfying send-off for a
series that will be missed." — Booklist
“Maureen Johnson brings her delectable ‘Truly Devious’ murder
mystery trilogy to a thrilling conclusion, neatly tying together
her dueling narrative threads, one set in 1936 and the other in the
present day, with an action-packed finale during a blizzard at
Ellingham Academy in the mountains of Vermont.” — Buffalo
News
"This will be essential reading for the many fans of the first two
books. This trilogy ender is fun, satisfying, and a genuine treat
for teens and adult mystery fans." — School Library Journal
“Readers will be eager to know the novel’s conclusion but will
never want the book to end. Replete with intrigue, thoughtfulness,
and depth, The Hand on the Wall is a mystery of the moment and for
the ages.” — San Francisco Book Review
“The perfect mix of intimate character moments, intriguing
epiphanies, and dangerous situations make it an overwhelmingly
satisfying conclusion.” — Hypable
“This was an absolutely perfect finale to an engaging series.” — YA
Books Central
"This inclusive, inventive, and vastly entertaining series has been
a boon to YA literature. As a layered, complex character who solves
crime while also battling anxiety, Stevie Bell reads like the
redoubtable love child of Jessica Fletcher and Adrian Monk. There
will hopefully be more Stevie Bell mysteries to come." — Horn Book
Magazine
“This hip mystery trilogy finale is an addictive page-turner that
piles on the murder plots and intrigue in two time
periods. This is the kind of absorbing series that teens and
up will be reading and rereading for years to come.” — Common
Sense Media
“With a cast of unique and lovable characters, The Hand on the Wall
is an exciting read. You’ll be wondering the whole time who did it
and rooting for Stevie with the case, and maybe a little bit with
her love life as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone who
loves a good mystery.” — Suspense Magazine
“A gripping page-turner with twists and turns nestled within every
book, this intertwining mystery series is written to seamlessly
blend into the next…. Sherlock Holmes collides with Nancy Drew in
this modern day crime mystery.” — Independent Voice
Newspaper
Praise for TRULY DEVIOUS “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving
beating heart.”
— Bustle
“Jumping between past and present, Johnson’s novel is deliciously
atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects/potential
victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. As in her Shades
of London books, Johnson remains a master at combining jittery
tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.” — Publishers
Weekly (starred review)
“Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was
something special? There’s that same sense of magic in the
introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell. Parallel
mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, page-turning
brilliance and a young sleuth just as captivating as Hercule
Poirot.” — USA Today (four stars)
“A suspenseful, attention-grabbing mystery with no clear solution.
The versatile Johnson is no stranger to suspense, and this twisty
thriller will leave plenty of readers anxious for more.” —
Booklist
“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
Praise for THE VANISHING STAIR “In this second . . . installment,
Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are
satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain
tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play
by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there’s one more round
to come, and if the signs are right, it’ll be to die for.”
— Booklist
"Ramps up the intrigue. Throughout this volume, Johnson's
compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal
relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst
soars as Johnson delightfully conjures up more nefarious deeds from
the mountain mist." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Take it from the world’s most impatient reader: If the Truly
Devious series is basically one long mystery book, The Vanishing
Stair is a middle part so enjoyable you won’t even want to skip to
the end.” — Entertainment Weekly
“In this second installment of her marvelous Truly Devious series,
Maureen Johnson offers thrilling suspense, sly wit, a memorable
cast of characters and more pieces of her deliciously intricate
puzzle.” — Buffalo News
“Waiting for the next installment of Maureen Johnson’s Agatha
Christie-Sherlock Holmes-classic mystery homage series was torture,
but The Vanishing Stair is oh so worth it.” — Bustle
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