FROM GOODREADS: Ellingham Academy is a famous private school in Vermont for the brightest thinkers, inventors, and artists. It was founded by Albert Ellingham, an early twentieth century tycoon, who wanted to make a wonderful place full of riddles, twisting pathways, and gardens. “A place,” he said, “where learning is a game.”
Shortly after the school opened, his wife and daughter were kidnapped. The only real clue was a mocking riddle listing methods of murder, signed with the frightening pseudonym “Truly, Devious.” It became one of the great unsolved crimes of American history.
True-crime aficionado Stevie Bell is set to begin her first year at Ellingham Academy, and she has an ambitious plan: She will solve this cold case. That is, she will solve the case when she gets a grip on her demanding new school life and her housemates: the inventor, the novelist, the actor, the artist, and the jokester. But something strange is happening. Truly Devious makes a surprise return, and death revisits Ellingham Academy. The past has crawled out of its grave. Someone has gotten away with murder.
The two interwoven mysteries of this first book in the Truly Devious series dovetail brilliantly, and Stevie Bell will continue her relentless quest for the murderers in books two and three.
WHY I CAN'T WAIT: I really like the Academy setting and I think it sounds like a good mystery if done right. I've not read anything by this author other than a winter novella, but I am very curious about her Jack the Ripper series.
WHAT BOOK CAN'T YOU WAIT FOR THIS WEEK????
Oh this one sounds good and is going on my list!! :)
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DeleteI do love a good prep school/academy novel as well and I love the sounds of this one! I hope it ends up being a good one!
ReplyDeleteTons of people seem to love this setting so I think it will be a popular book.
DeleteThis sounds like a good mystery. I haven't heard of it so I'll go and check it out!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, hope you like it!
DeleteI'd add this to my list too! I love a good mystery and this has a fun idea.
ReplyDeleteI liked it when I heard of it too.
DeleteThis sounds like a unique thriller, and I have to agree, I also love school settings. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tammy and I think I am going to start the series for your feature this week - you convinced me!
DeleteHope you'll enjoy it when you grab it!
ReplyDeleteI need a good thriller/mystery. Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThis may be the one for you then!
DeleteAlways up for a good mystery.
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Thanks for stopping by Sherry.
DeleteI really like the sound of this one - the premise is great and I'm always a sucker for a school/college setting.
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DeleteOMG. I'm speechless!! What a unique, original, plot!!! And it's BRILLIANT, too!! Oh, I want this, Barb!! What an AMAZING pick this week!! The whole concept of a school full of riddles is SO FASCINATING!! Shades of Harry Potter!!
ReplyDeleteI don't usually read mysteries, because my heart belongs to Sherlock Holmes, but THIS!! *GRABBY HANDS!!*
Thanks for sharing this book!! I'm heading over to Goodreads right after this comment!! :) :) :)
BTW, I'm participating with my other blog this week: MindSpirit Book Journeys.
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The boys love it when you stop by! Glad you enjoyed this week's pick. I know my horror ones aren't your thing so I'm always glad when you find something that interests you here!
DeleteA private school with a mystery sound like a good read for sure. Great pick.
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DeleteOooh! This sounds like a great mystery book! Great pick!
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Thanks Ronyell.
DeleteThis sounds like a really great mystery! I love Academy settings, so I'm definitely adding this to my wishlist! Thanks for sharing! :)
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DeleteI love a good mystery and this one looks like one that I will really enjoy. Thanks so much for sharing it. I will definitely be adding it to my TBR. :)
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DeleteThis does sound like a great read! Thanks for sharing about it :)
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DeleteThis sounds awesome!! Thanks for putting it on my radar!
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DeleteThat sounds interesting. Will look forward to seeing your review.
ReplyDeleteIt will probably be a while :)
DeleteAcademy settings are super cool! I miss YA books set in boarding schools - those are usually really fun. :D I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week, Barb. =)
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You have a great week too Alyssa!
DeleteThe cover's not doing anything for me, but the description sounds a lot more interesting!
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
No, the cover, while pretty, tells very little about the book. So I think it could be better. To me, this looks like a temporary one - but I don't think it is.
DeleteI think you're right, done right it will be a good book. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura.
DeleteI've not yet read a book by Maureen Johnson, but I really need to since I always hear such great things. I love books set in private schools so this might be a good fit for me. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI think I read a short story/novella by her once but it was Christmas related. Interested in reading something longer.
DeleteI'm not too much into crime books but yes I like the academy concept and anything with "devious" in the title ;-) hope you like it Barb!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm willing to give this one a go. Sounds kind of unique.
DeleteAcademy and Boarding school books do always seem to have a little something extra :) I hope you love it! My WoW
ReplyDeleteThanks Eve.
DeleteI do like a thriller every now and again and I like the idea of the academy setting Sounds good,
ReplyDeleteLynn :D
I find thrillers either hit or miss. Hope this one is a hit.
DeleteIt does look good. Hope you enjoy the mystery!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna!
DeleteI enjoy school settings in mysteries, and this one sounds like it will be quite twisty and good. I will have to give it a try myself! Thanks for sharing, Barb.
ReplyDeleteYou're quite welcome.
DeleteYou're right, the Academy setting and what sounds like a brilliant mystery definitely grab me too!
ReplyDeleteIt's kind of a long wait though.
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